Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-6505336
Foundation Overview
Based in Raleigh, NC, Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust has awarded 171 grants totaling $3,582,683 to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $18,681.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 18 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
98% 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 Greenville (76%), Raleigh (9%), Winterville (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | $21,766 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $21,766 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $51,766 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2024 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $20,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Children's Cancer Partners | $3,500 | Spartansburg, SC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Greenville Museum Of Art Inc | $15,731 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Moonbeams And Miracles Theraeutic | $6,500 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| University Health Systems | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Lives Of Purpose | $4,910 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $20,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Straightway Church | $20,000 | Ayden, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Chicod Choral Department | $19,652 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Dh Conley High School Bands | $13,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Emerge Gallery & Art Center | $14,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| Feed Your Neighbor Food Pantry | $22,600 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $21,917 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $41,917 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $21,917 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $26,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $17,500 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $27,250 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Aces For Autism | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Ecu Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Children's Cancer Partners | $2,463 | Spartansburg, SC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Building Hope Community Life Center | $4,734 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Greenville Museum Of Art Inc | $23,949 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $11,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $21,917 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $41,917 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $21,917 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $26,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $17,500 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $27,250 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Aces For Autism | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Ecu Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Children's Cancer Partners | $2,463 | Spartansburg, SC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Building Hope Community Life Center | $4,734 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Greenville Museum Of Art Inc | $23,949 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $11,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $25,322 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $21,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Vidant Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Pitt Co | $75,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Third Street Education Center | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Lives Of Purpose Inc | $3,333 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Emerge Gallery Art Center | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $25,322 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $21,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Vidant Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Pitt Co | $75,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Third Street Education Center | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Lives Of Purpose Inc | $3,333 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Emerge Gallery Art Center | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $25,322 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $21,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Vidant Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Pitt Co | $75,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Third Street Education Center | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Lives Of Purpose Inc | $3,333 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Emerge Gallery Art Center | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $25,322 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $25,322 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $21,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Ecu Medical & Health Science Fdn | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts - Nc Coastal Pines | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Vidant Health Foundation | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Pitt Co | $75,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Third Street Education Center | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Lives Of Purpose Inc | $3,333 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| Emerge Gallery Art Center | $30,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $18,681 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $18,681 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $18,681 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Grifton Mission Ministries Inc | $39,300 | Grifton, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Straightway Church | $42,000 | Ayden, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2021 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $19,375 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Hb Suggs Community Center | $42,000 | Farmville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Moonbeams & Miracles | $10,922 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| A Time For Science | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Building Hope Community Life Ctr | $4,796 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Cancer Services Of Eastern Nc | $5,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Uptown Greenville | $7,390 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $18,681 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $18,681 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $18,681 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Grifton Mission Ministries Inc | $39,300 | Grifton, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Straightway Church | $42,000 | Ayden, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2021 |
| Churches Outreach Network | $19,375 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Hb Suggs Community Center | $42,000 | Farmville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Moonbeams & Miracles | $10,922 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| A Time For Science | $25,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Building Hope Community Life Ctr | $4,796 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Cancer Services Of Eastern Nc | $5,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| Uptown Greenville | $7,390 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $17,632 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $42,632 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $17,632 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Hope Of Glory Ministries | $15,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2020 |
| Food Bank - Central & Eastern Nc | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Chicod School Pta | $12,412 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Town Of Grimesland | $25,000 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Lives Of Purpose Inc | $6,193 | Grimesland, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Grifton Mission Ministries Inc | $15,000 | Grifton, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Carolina Pregnancy Center | $4,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2020 |
| Straightway Church | $65,000 | Ayden, NC, US | 5013c Purposes | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $17,064 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Coastal Plain | $42,063 | Winterville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $17,064 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Operation Sunshine Inc | $19,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Greenville Choral Society | $12,500 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| A Time For Science | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Pitt County Council On Aging | $200,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Rocking Horse Ranch | $5,800 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Greenville Learning Center | $5,358 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Carenet Counseling East | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
| Vidant Health Foundation | $10,000 | Greenville, NC, US | 501c3 Purposes | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 56-6505336 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4242 SIX FORKS RD 17TH FL US TRUST Raleigh, NC 27609-6084 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | James G Sullivan |
| Member | Danny Mcnally |
| Member | Andrew S Cannan |
Forms 990-PF
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