Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-3275894

Foundation Overview

Based in Winston Salem, NC, Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc has awarded 218 grants totaling $2,061,500 to organizations in North Carolina, Virginia and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $75,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,061,500
Total Assets
$6,533,948
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 31 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

91% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Winston Salem (79%), Flat Rock (4%), Greensboro (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-13%

Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arbor Acres $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General & Resident Assistance Fund 2024
Bookmarks $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Camp Diversity Foundation $3,000 Biltmore Lake, NC, US Camp Rockmont Program Support 2024
Cancer Services Inc $3,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Centenary United Methodist Chruch $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Crosby Scholars $7,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Episcopal High School $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Scholarship Fund 2024
Forsyth Country Day School $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Financial Aid Program 2024
Forsyth Technical Community College $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Habitat For Humanity $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Hillsdale Academy $3,000 Hillsdale, MI, US K-12 Education Fund 2024
Historic Flat Rock $1,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Horizons Residential Care Center $25,000 Rural Hall, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Ifb Solutions $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Jerry Long Family Ymca $3,000 Clemmons, NC, US Camp Hanes Financial Aid 2024
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Museum Of Early Southern $1,000 Wnston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Novant Health Forsyth Medical $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Old Salem Museums & Gardens $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Reynolda Gardens $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Geneal Program Support 2024
Samaritans Purse $6,000 Boone, NC, US Us Disaster Relief 2024
Secu Family House $4,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Senior Services Inc $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
St Catherines School Foundation $50,000 Richmond, VA, US General Program Support 2024
Summit School Inc $30,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Financial Aid Program 2024
The Parenting Path $20,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
The Salvation Army $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Trellis Supportive Care $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2024
Unc Kenan Flagler Business School $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Bsba Study Abroad Scholarship 2024
Arbor Acres $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General & Resident Assistance Fund 2023
Bookmarks $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Camp Diversity Foundation $4,500 Biltmore Lake, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Cancer Services Inc $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Centenary United Methodist Chruch $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Episcopal High School $35,000 Alexandria, VA, US Scholarship Fund 2023
Forsyth Country Day School $12,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Financial Aid Program 2023
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Hillsdale Academy $3,500 Hillsdale, MI, US Education Assistance Fund 2023
Historic Flat Rock $1,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Ifb Solutions $9,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Jerry Long Family Ymca $4,500 Clemmons, NC, US Camp Hanes Financial Aid 2023
Junior League Of Winston Salem $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Museum Of Early Southern $2,000 Wnston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Novant Health Forsyth Medical $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Old Salem Museums & Gardens $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Piedmont Land Conservancy $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Reynolda Gardens $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Geneal Program Support 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Secu Family House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Senior Services Inc $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
St Catherines School Foundation $55,000 Richmond, VA, US General Program Support 2023
Summit School Inc $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Financial Aid Program 2023
The Parenting Path $30,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
The Salvation Army $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Trellis Supportive Care $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2023
Unc Kenan Flagler Business School $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Study Abroad Scholarship 2023
Arbor Acres $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Bookmarks $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Cancer Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Centenary United Methodist Church $4,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Exchange Club Center - Parenting Path $40,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Country Day School $3,500 Lewisville, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Medical Center Foundation $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $3,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Historic Flat Rock $2,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hospice & Palliative Carecenter $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ifb Solutions Foundation $2,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Museum Of Early Southern Decorative Arts $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Old Salem $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Protestant Episcopal High School $40,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tuition Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Senior Services $13,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Creative Connections Program 2022
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
St Catherines School Foundation $70,000 Richmond, VA, US General Program Support 2022
Summit School $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Unc Kenan Flager Business School $7,500 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Winston Salem Industries For The Blind $8,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ymca Of Northwest Nc $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Reynolda House $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Secu Family House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hilldsale College $1,500 Hillsdale, MI, US General Program Support 2022
Ican House Services $500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Camp Diversity Foundation $5,000 Biltmore Lake, NC, US Scholarships For Economically Disadvantaged 2022
Sipes Orchard Home $1,000 Conover, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Arbor Acres $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Bookmarks $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Cancer Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Centenary United Methodist Church $4,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Exchange Club Center - Parenting Path $40,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Country Day School $3,500 Lewisville, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Medical Center Foundation $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $3,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Historic Flat Rock $2,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hospice & Palliative Carecenter $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ifb Solutions Foundation $2,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Museum Of Early Southern Decorative Arts $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Old Salem $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Protestant Episcopal High School $40,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tuition Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Senior Services $13,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Creative Connections Program 2022
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
St Catherines School Foundation $70,000 Richmond, VA, US General Program Support 2022
Summit School $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Unc Kenan Flager Business School $7,500 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Winston Salem Industries For The Blind $8,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ymca Of Northwest Nc $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Reynolda House $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Secu Family House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hilldsale College $1,500 Hillsdale, MI, US General Program Support 2022
Ican House Services $500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Camp Diversity Foundation $5,000 Biltmore Lake, NC, US Scholarships For Economically Disadvantaged 2022
Sipes Orchard Home $1,000 Conover, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Arbor Acres $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Bookmarks $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Cancer Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Centenary United Methodist Church $4,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Exchange Club Center - Parenting Path $40,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Country Day School $3,500 Lewisville, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Medical Center Foundation $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $3,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Historic Flat Rock $2,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hospice & Palliative Carecenter $10,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ifb Solutions Foundation $2,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Museum Of Early Southern Decorative Arts $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Old Salem $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Protestant Episcopal High School $40,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tuition Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Senior Services $13,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Creative Connections Program 2022
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
St Catherines School Foundation $70,000 Richmond, VA, US General Program Support 2022
Summit School $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Unc Kenan Flager Business School $7,500 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Winston Salem Industries For The Blind $8,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Ymca Of Northwest Nc $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Reynolda House $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Secu Family House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Hilldsale College $1,500 Hillsdale, MI, US General Program Support 2022
Ican House Services $500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Camp Diversity Foundation $5,000 Biltmore Lake, NC, US Scholarships For Economically Disadvantaged 2022
Sipes Orchard Home $1,000 Conover, NC, US General Program Support 2022
Arbor Acres $12,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Bookmarks $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Cancer Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Centenary United Methodist Church $7,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Exchange Club Center - Parenting Path $40,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Forsyth Country Day School $3,000 Lewisville, NC, US General Support 2021
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Historic Flat Rock $5,000 Flat Rock, NC, US General Support 2021
Hospice & Palliative Carecenter $17,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Hospital Hospitality House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Museum Of Early Southern Decorative Arts $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Old Salem $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Support 2021
Protestant Episcopal High School $45,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2021
Salvation Army $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Senior Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2021
Shepherd's Center $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
St Catherines School Foundation $65,000 Richmond, VA, US General Support 2021
Summit School $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Unc Chapel Hill $7,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Support 2021
Wake Forest University $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Winston Salem Industries For The Blind $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Ymca Of Northwest Nc $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Ifb Solutions Foundation $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
Novant Health $3,500 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2021
West Central Community Center $1,000 Pfafftown, NC, US General Support 2021
Arbor Acres $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Bookmarks $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Cancer Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Centenary United Methodist Church $2,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Crosby Scholars $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Exchange Club $40,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Forsyth Country Day School $4,000 Lewisville, NC, US General Support 2020
Forsyth Medical Center Foundation $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Habitat For Humanity $6,500 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Historic Flat Rock $3,500 Flat Rock, NC, US General Support 2020
Hospice & Palliative Carecenter $13,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Hospital Hospitality House $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Junior League Of Winston Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Museum Of Early Southern Decorative Arts $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
Old Salem $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Piedmont Land Conservancy $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Support 2020
Protestant Episcopal High School $55,000 Alexandria, VA, US Genral Support 2020
Senior Services $5,000 Winston Salem, NC, US Program Support 2020
St Catherines School Foundation $75,000 Richmond, VA, US General Support 2020
Summit School $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Unc Chapel Hill $2,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Support 2020
Wake Forest University $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Winston Salem Industries For The Blind $6,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Ymca Of Northwest Nc $3,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank Nwnc $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Salvation Army $8,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Forsyth Technical Community College $10,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020
Shepherd's Center $1,000 Winston Salem, NC, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-3275894
Website N/A
Address 4625 COUNTRY CLUB RD Winston Salem, NC 27104-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Richard G Pfefferkorn
Trustee Susan D Pfefferkorn

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.