The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-2156876
Foundation Overview
Based in Greensboro, NC, The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I has awarded 405 grants totaling $19,051,847 to organizations in North Carolina, Texas and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $700,000, with a median award of $18,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$19,051,847
Total Assets
$53,543,121
Median Grant (all grants)
$18,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
64
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Decline
-12%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%
9 of 64 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
77% 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 Greensboro (33%), Raleigh (5%), Winstonsalem (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+8%
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). 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 The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Greensboro | $40,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Operational Support, Campus Gso, Build S.m.a.r.t Comms Capaign | 2023 |
| Appalachian State University | $126,200 | Boone, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Birmingham-southern College | $6,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Campbell University | $12,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Center For Creative Leadership | $80,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Surry County Schools Leadership Initiative | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society Of North Carolina | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Strategic Plan Implementation | 2023 |
| City Of Asheboro | $40,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Zoo City Sports Complex | 2023 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $12,500 | Conway, SC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Coker University | $1,000 | Hartsville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cone Health | $32,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | School Bsed Telehealth In Guilford County Schools | 2023 |
| Crossroads Pathways To Success Inc | $17,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Davidson College | $200,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Grant Davidson Trust | 2023 |
| Davidson College | $2,500 | Davidson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| East Carolina University | $3,900 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Elkin City Schools | $52,317 | Elkin, NC, US | Support Esl Programs | 2023 |
| Elon University | $17,500 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ferrum College | $5,500 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Gardner-webb University | $10,000 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Green Hill Center For Nc Art | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Sponsorship Collectors Choice Annual Fundraising Event | 2023 |
| Greensboro Children's Musuem | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Building For The Future Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Greensboro College | $15,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Greensboro Day School | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Support For Public Purpose Projects | 2023 |
| Greensboro Literary Organization | $35,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Operating Support For Greensboro Bound | 2023 |
| Grove City College | $5,000 | Grove City, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Guilford College | $200,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Guilford College | $6,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| High Point University | $15,000 | High Point, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $6,736 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Lenoir-rhyne University | $28,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Liberty University | $17,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Limestone College | $5,000 | Gaffney, SC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Lydia's Place Shelter For Women And Families | $125,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Shelter For Women And Families | 2023 |
| Mars Hill University | $1,000 | Mars Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mccallie School | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Armfield Endowed Scholarhsip Fund | 2023 |
| Meredith College | $17,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Montreat College | $13,000 | Montreat, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $59,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Funding For English As A Second Language Programs | 2023 |
| North Carolina State University | $96,750 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation | $100,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Edward M Arfield Sr. & William J Armfield Iv Endowed Pioneer Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Pfeiffer University | $8,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Queens University Of Charlotte | $12,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ready For School Ready For Life | $66,667 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Salem Academy | $166,667 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $10,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Annual Holdiay Gift To Support Operations | 2023 |
| Shifted | $500,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Carolina College Advising Corps Grant | 2023 |
| Summit School | $500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| The Blake Odum Motivational Fdn | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2023 |
| Unc-asheville | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Unc-chapel Hill | $90,950 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Unc-chapel Hillcarolina Coll Adv Corps | $200,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Carolina College Advising Corps Grant | 2023 |
| Unc-charlotte | $55,250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Unc-greensboro | $6,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Unc-pembroke | $10,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Unc-wilmington | $18,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Central Arkansas | $5,000 | Conway, AR, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $12,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Tennessee | $22,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Inst& State Univ | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Wake Forest University | $14,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Western Carolina University | $11,000 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Winston Salem State University | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Emergency Winter Shelter | 2023 |
| Action Greensboro | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sparta, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Appalachian State University | $126,400 | Boone, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Arizona State University | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Artsgreensboro | $1,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Backpack Beginnings | $200,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Barton College | $3,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Catawba College | $2,000 | Salisbury, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Center For Creative Leadership | $80,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Children's Home Society Of North Carolina | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| City Of Asheboro | $80,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Clemson University | $10,000 | Clemson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Coker University | $1,000 | Hartsville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Commun In Schools Of Greater Greensboro | $144,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Great Greensboro | $135,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Cone Health | $32,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Davidson College | $202,500 | Davidson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| East Carolina University | $1,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $1,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Elkin City Schools | $50,000 | Elkin, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Elon University | $33,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Gardner-webb University | $10,000 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Greensboro Children's Musuem | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Greensboro College | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Greensboro Day School | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Greensboro Literary Organization | $35,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Grove City College | $5,000 | Grove City, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Guilford College | $200,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| High Point University | $5,000 | High Point, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Triad Inc | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Lee University | $10,000 | Cleveland, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $13,536 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lenoir-rhyne University | $36,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Liberty University | $20,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Limestone College | $5,000 | Gaffney, SC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lydia's Place Shelter For Women And Families | $125,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Mars Hill University | $1,000 | Mars Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mccallie School | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Meredith College | $12,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Montreat College | $13,000 | Montreat, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $50,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| North Carolina State University | $80,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation | $100,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Old Dominion University | $2,500 | Norfolk, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Pfeiffer University | $5,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Preservation Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Queens University Of Charlotte | $12,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ready For School Ready For Life | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Salem Academy | $166,667 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Salem College | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $10,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $4,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Teach For America Nc Piedmont Triad | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| The George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| The Rotary Carousel Llc | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| The University Of Nc At Chapel Hill | $40,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Unc-asheville | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Unc-chapel Hill | $99,400 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Unc-chapel Hillcarolina Coll Adv Corps | $170,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Unc-charlotte | $53,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Unc-greensboro | $311,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Unc-pembroke | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Unc-wilmington | $20,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Tennessee | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Inst& State Univ | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $4,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| West Virginia University | $12,500 | Morgantown, WV, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Western Carolina University | $21,000 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wingate University | $11,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Winston Salem State University | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Women Of The Shoah Jewish Placemaking | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Action Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sparta, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Appalachian State University | $137,617 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Barton College | $3,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Belmont Abbey College | $9,500 | Belmont, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Brigham-young University-ut | $2,500 | Provo, UT, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Campbell University | $7,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Catawba College | $10,800 | Salisbury, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Center For Creative Leadership | $80,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| City Of Asheboro | $80,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Clemson University | $12,500 | Clemson, SC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Davidson College | $402,500 | Davidson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| East Carolina University | $1,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $1,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Elkin City Schools | $98,701 | Elkin, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Elon University | $33,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Gardner-webb University | $18,500 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Guilford College | $210,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Lee University | $10,000 | Cleveland, TN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $8,200 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Lenoir-rhyne College | $25,000 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mars Hill University | $1,000 | Mars Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mccallie School | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Montreat College | $5,500 | Montreat, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $51,324 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| North Carolina State University | $73,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation | $100,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Old Dominion University | $5,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Operation Xcel | $50,000 | Stokesdale, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Pfeiffer University | $5,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Salem College | $9,750 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $10,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Teach For America Nc Piedmont Triad | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant | 2021 |
| The George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Carolina College Advising Program | $170,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Unc-chapel Hill | $124,550 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Unc-charlotte | $51,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Unc-greensboro | $317,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Unc-wilmington | $37,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| University Of Tennessee | $22,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Inst& State Univ | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University | $3,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| West Virginia Univeristy | $12,500 | Morgantown, WV, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Western Carolina University | $31,500 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Wingate University | $16,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Backpack Beginnings | $50,000 | Greenboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Coker University | $1,000 | Hartsville, SC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Of Greater Greensboro | $189,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Downtown Greensboro Foundation | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Nc State Museum Of Natural | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Greensboro Literary Organization | $30,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Grove City College | $4,099 | Grove City, PA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| John Hopkins University | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Triad Inc | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Minglewood Farm And Nature Preserve | $32,000 | Westfield, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Queens University Of Charlotte | $12,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ready For School Ready For Life | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Salem Academy | $166,667 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| The Rotary Carousel Llc | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Trees Nc | $88,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Unc-pembroke | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Action Greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sparta, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Appalachian State University | $137,900 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Armfield Civic Center | $132,000 | Pilot Mountain, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Barton College | $3,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Baylor University | $750 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Belmont Abbey College | $9,500 | Belmont, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $150,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Brigham-young University-ut | $14,000 | Provo, UT, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Campbell University | $7,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Canterbury School | $140,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Catawba College | $12,300 | Salisbury, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Center For Creative Leadership (surry County) | $80,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| City Of Asheboro | $80,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Clemson University | $7,500 | Clemson, SC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools | $90,750 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Duke University | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| East Carolina University | $5,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $1,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Elkin City Schools | $47,491 | Elkin, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Elon University | $15,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Family Service Of The Piedmont | $6,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Ferrum College | $5,000 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Gardner-webb University | $15,641 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Green Hill Center For Art | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Greensboro Bound | $30,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| The Rotary Club Of Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Greensboro College | $14,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Guilford College | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Guilford College | $200,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Guilford County Partnership For Children | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | $125,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| High Point University | $10,000 | High Point, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Johnson And Wales University | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Lee University | $10,000 | Cleveland, TN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $5,000 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Lenior-rhyne College | $24,500 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Longwood University | $9,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mars Hill University | $1,000 | Mars Hill, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mccallie School | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Meredith College | $7,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Methodist University | $10,000 | Fayetteville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Montreat College | $5,500 | Montreat, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $49,324 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Nc Textile Foundation | $100,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| North Carolina State University | $66,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Old Dominion University | $5,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Operation Xcel | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Pfeiffer University | $5,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Presbyterian College School Of Pharmacy | $5,000 | Clinton, SC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Randolph Asheboro Ymca | $50,000 | Ashboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Salem College | $13,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $10,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Second Harvest | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Surry Children's Center | $50,000 | Dobson, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| The George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Carolina College Advising Program | $170,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Unc Greensboro | $265,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| United Arts Council | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| United Fund Of Surry | $50,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina-asheville | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina-chapel Hill | $126,533 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina-charlotte | $63,400 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina-greensboro | $16,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina-wilmington | $26,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Tennessee | $12,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Virginia Millitary Institute | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech University | $15,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University | $4,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| West Virginia University | $12,500 | Morgantown, WV, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Western Carolina University | $42,250 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Wingate University | $20,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Grants | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro | $685,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Unc Greensboro | $240,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Davidson College | $200,000 | Davidson, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Carolina College Advising Corps | $200,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Center For Creative Leadership | $150,000 | Sparta, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Appalachian State University | $119,000 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of North Carolina-chapel Hill | $117,250 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Canterbury School | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Salvation Armyboys And Girls Club | $100,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Of North Carolina-charlotte | $86,650 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| City Of Asheboro | $80,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| North Carolina State University | $77,650 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Children's Home Society Of North Carolina | $65,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Or Greater Greensboro | $64,921 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Trees Nc | $60,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wake Forest University | $50,400 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sparta, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Guilford County Partnership For Children | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Elkin City Schools | $44,837 | Elkin, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $41,800 | Mt Airy, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Salem College | $37,600 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Greeensboro Literary Organization | $35,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Of North Carolina-greensboro | $31,900 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Gardner-webb University | $28,000 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of North Carolina-asheville | $25,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Northern Surry Foundation For Better Health | $25,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Western Carolina University | $24,250 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Virginia Millitary Institute | $22,500 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Brigham-young University-ut | $21,750 | Provo, UT, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Guilford College | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Hospice And Palliative Care Of Greensboro | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wingate University | $19,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | $15,000 | Jamestown, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Clemson University | $14,000 | Clemson, SC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Meredith College | $12,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| The George Washington University | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Unversity Of North Carolina-wilmington | $12,040 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Lenior-rhyne College | $12,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Emory & Henry College | $10,000 | Emory, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| High Point University | $10,000 | High Point, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Methodist College | $10,000 | Fayetteville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Winston Salem State University | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $10,000 | Mt Airy, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Rotary Carousel Llc | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Catawba College | $9,800 | Salisbury, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Longwood University | $9,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Tennessee | $9,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Campbell University | $7,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| East Carolina University | $7,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Belmont Abbey College | $5,000 | Belmont, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University | $5,000 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Ferrum College | $5,000 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $5,000 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Montreat College | $5,000 | Montreat, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Presbyterian College School Of Pharmacy | $5,000 | Clinton, SC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of North Carolina-pembroke | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| West Virginia University | $5,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $4,300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Duke University | $4,000 | Durham, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Queens University Of Charlotte | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Savannah College Of Art & Design | $750 | Savannah, GA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Appalachian State University | $114,000 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Brigham-young University-ut | $20,000 | Provo, UT, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Canterbury School | $100,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Catawba College | $1,500 | Salisbury, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Clemson University | $9,500 | Clemson, SC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Great Greensboro | $700,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Community In Schools Of Greater Greensboro | $64,921 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Davidson College | $200,000 | Davidson, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Duke University | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| East Carolina University | $17,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Elkin City Schools | $35,000 | Elkin, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Emory & Henry College | $10,000 | Emory, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Ferrum College | $5,000 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Florida State University | $10,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Gardner-webb University | $18,000 | Boiling Springs, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Georgetown University | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Guilford College | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| High Point University | $10,000 | High Point, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Hollins University | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Hospice And Palliative Care Of Greensboro | $20,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $20,000 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Edutton - 10/31/18 11:51am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| Lenior-rhyne College | $11,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Longwood University | $9,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Mars Hill University | $9,000 | Mars Hill, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Meredith College | $23,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Methodist College | $10,000 | Fayetteville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Milligan College | $5,000 | Milligan College, TN, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Mt Airy City Schools | $38,000 | Mount Airy, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| North Carolina A&t University | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| North Carolina State University | $56,550 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Norwich University | $10,000 | Northfield, VT, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Operation Xcel | $77,000 | Stokesdale, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Presbyterian College | $5,000 | Clinton, SC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Randolph County Senior Adults Assoc | $200,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Salem College | $25,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Salvation Army Of Surry County | $100,000 | Mount Airy, NC, US | Edutton - 10/31/18 11:51am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| Savannah College Of Art & Design | $250 | Savannah, GA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Teach For America Nc Piedmont Triad | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| The George Washington University | $18,750 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army Corps | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-asheville | $24,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-chapel Hill | $80,814 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-charlotte | $104,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-pembroke | $5,000 | Pembroke, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of North Carolina-wilmington | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $4,300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of Tennessee | $9,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of Virginia | $4,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Edutton - 10/31/18 11:52am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| Uncg-carolina College Advising Corps | $192,727 | Greensboro, NC, US | General Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State University | $12,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Wake Forest University | $49,900 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Washington And Lee University | $12,500 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Western Carolina University | $24,250 | Cullowhee, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Wingate University | $29,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Winston Salem State University | $2,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Winthrop University | $9,000 | Rock Hill, SC, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Ywca | $50,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Edutton - 10/31/18 11:52am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-2156876 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 324 W WENDOVER AVE STE 130 Greensboro, NC 27408-8438 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Adair P Armfield |
|---|---|
| Director | Phifer Crute |
| Director | James C B Hancock |
| Director | R David Sprinkle |
| Officer | Melinda W Oakley |
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