The Paul And Margaret Porter | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 59-1750571
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Mill, SC, The Paul And Margaret Porter has awarded 299 grants totaling $2,618,733 to organizations in North Carolina, Virginia and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $242 to $50,000, with a median award of $6,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,618,733
Total Assets
$7,457,124
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
76
Median Grant
$7,750
% Median Grant Growth
+55%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%
10 of 76 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
67% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Shelby (55%), Charlotte (25%), Bostic (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+72%
Strong 72% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (31%). 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 Paul And Margaret Porter'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | $2,500 | Blowing Rock, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Brevard College | $50,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Maintenance Endowment For The Porter Center | 2023 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Charlotte Latin School | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Professional Development And Supplies For Teaching Staff | 2023 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Renovations To Aaron's House Residence | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Services To Children Exposed To Domestic Violence | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Arts Council | $1,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc (Fka Foothills Jr Golf Association) | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $4,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Community Math Academy | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities Through Signature Programs And Extended Week Smart Camps | 2023 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Assistance To Families | 2023 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $3,500 | Leesburg, VA, US | Town Halls, Family Conferences And Education | 2023 |
| Danville Christian Academy | $5,000 | Danville, KY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Duke Divinity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Need Based Scholarships | 2023 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Provision Of Food And Books To Children In Need | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $12,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Pre-school, Weekly Meals To Needy, Rise Against Hunger Program | 2023 |
| Freedom School Partners | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Support Summer Learning And Enrichment Programs | 2023 |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support For Hospice Patients And Their Families | 2023 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Assistance To Senior Citizens In Need | 2023 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Repair/replace Appliances, Communication Devices, Updated Program Supplies, Rolling Recliners (Geri-chairs) | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Providing Food To Families In Need | 2023 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Send Mission Teams To Provide Repairs And Maintenance To School Buildings In Need In Puerto Rico | 2023 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Meredith College | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $7,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $2,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarships | 2023 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding A Clinical Nurse Midwife, Operation Of Solar Systems Powering Clinics And Labs | 2023 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family School Readiness Programs | 2023 |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Dallas, GA, US | Support Various Holiday Programs For Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Rent And Utility Assistance For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Disaster Assistance | 2023 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Disaster Assistance | 2023 |
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | $2,500 | Blowing Rock, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Brevard College | $50,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Maintenance Endowment For The Porter Center | 2023 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Charlotte Latin School | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Professional Development And Supplies For Teaching Staff | 2023 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Renovations To Aaron's House Residence | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Services To Children Exposed To Domestic Violence | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Arts Council | $1,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc (Fka Foothills Jr Golf Association) | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $4,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Community Math Academy | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities Through Signature Programs And Extended Week Smart Camps | 2023 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Assistance To Families | 2023 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $3,500 | Leesburg, VA, US | Town Halls, Family Conferences And Education | 2023 |
| Danville Christian Academy | $5,000 | Danville, KY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Duke Divinity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Need Based Scholarships | 2023 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Provision Of Food And Books To Children In Need | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $12,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Pre-school, Weekly Meals To Needy, Rise Against Hunger Program | 2023 |
| Freedom School Partners | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Support Summer Learning And Enrichment Programs | 2023 |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support For Hospice Patients And Their Families | 2023 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Assistance To Senior Citizens In Need | 2023 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Repair/replace Appliances, Communication Devices, Updated Program Supplies, Rolling Recliners (Geri-chairs) | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Providing Food To Families In Need | 2023 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Send Mission Teams To Provide Repairs And Maintenance To School Buildings In Need In Puerto Rico | 2023 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Meredith College | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $7,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $2,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarships | 2023 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding A Clinical Nurse Midwife, Operation Of Solar Systems Powering Clinics And Labs | 2023 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family School Readiness Programs | 2023 |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Dallas, GA, US | Support Various Holiday Programs For Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Rent And Utility Assistance For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Disaster Assistance | 2023 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Disaster Assistance | 2023 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | New Program Sites And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Towards Purchase Of A New Van To Provide Expanded Visitation And Transportation Services | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Services And Support Of Domestic Violence Victims | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Low Cost/free Access To Riverbend Ymca Gold Course, Life Skills And Character Development | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $5,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Seniors Scholar Awards Program | 2022 |
| Community Math Academy | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities Through Signature Programs And Extended Week Smart Camps | 2022 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $5,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Series Of Educational Town Halls To Improve Care And Outcomes For Children With Jm | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Rise For Hunger, Preschool And Bread & Blessings Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Installation Of Security System And Replacing Cracked Baseboards | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Additional Outreach Staff | 2022 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Plane Tickets To Puerto Rico And Materials For Building Supplies | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $4,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarshps | 2022 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Salary Of Nurse Midwife, School Supplies For Medical Student, And Solar Power System | 2022 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family School Readiness Programs | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Uva Fund | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Children's Heart Family Fund | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | International Disaster Relief - Ukraine | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Us Disaster Response For Western Ky Tornado Relief | 2022 |
| Charlotte Latin School | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Danville Christian Academy | $5,000 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Duke Divinity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Extension Master Gardner Association Of Cleveland County | $1,000 | Shelby, NC, US | The Dotty Leatherwood Memorial Garden Project | 2022 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Freedom School Partners | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Cleveland County | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Haiti Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Dallas, GA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Emergency Feeding Program And Addition Of P-t Staff Member | 2022 |
| Wilderness Trace Child Development Center | $3,500 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | New Program Sites And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Towards Purchase Of A New Van To Provide Expanded Visitation And Transportation Services | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Services And Support Of Domestic Violence Victims | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Low Cost/free Access To Riverbend Ymca Gold Course, Life Skills And Character Development | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $5,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Seniors Scholar Awards Program | 2022 |
| Community Math Academy | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities Through Signature Programs And Extended Week Smart Camps | 2022 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $5,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Series Of Educational Town Halls To Improve Care And Outcomes For Children With Jm | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Rise For Hunger, Preschool And Bread & Blessings Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Installation Of Security System And Replacing Cracked Baseboards | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Additional Outreach Staff | 2022 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Plane Tickets To Puerto Rico And Materials For Building Supplies | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $4,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarshps | 2022 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Salary Of Nurse Midwife, School Supplies For Medical Student, And Solar Power System | 2022 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family School Readiness Programs | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Uva Fund | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Children's Heart Family Fund | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | International Disaster Relief - Ukraine | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Us Disaster Response For Western Ky Tornado Relief | 2022 |
| Charlotte Latin School | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Danville Christian Academy | $5,000 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Duke Divinity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Extension Master Gardner Association Of Cleveland County | $1,000 | Shelby, NC, US | The Dotty Leatherwood Memorial Garden Project | 2022 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Freedom School Partners | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Cleveland County | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Haiti Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Dallas, GA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Emergency Feeding Program And Addition Of P-t Staff Member | 2022 |
| Wilderness Trace Child Development Center | $3,500 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | New Program Sites And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Towards Purchase Of A New Van To Provide Expanded Visitation And Transportation Services | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Services And Support Of Domestic Violence Victims | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Low Cost/free Access To Riverbend Ymca Gold Course, Life Skills And Character Development | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $5,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Seniors Scholar Awards Program | 2022 |
| Community Math Academy | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities Through Signature Programs And Extended Week Smart Camps | 2022 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $5,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Series Of Educational Town Halls To Improve Care And Outcomes For Children With Jm | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Rise For Hunger, Preschool And Bread & Blessings Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Installation Of Security System And Replacing Cracked Baseboards | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Additional Outreach Staff | 2022 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Plane Tickets To Puerto Rico And Materials For Building Supplies | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $4,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarshps | 2022 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Salary Of Nurse Midwife, School Supplies For Medical Student, And Solar Power System | 2022 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family School Readiness Programs | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Uva Fund | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Children's Heart Family Fund | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | International Disaster Relief - Ukraine | 2022 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Us Disaster Response For Western Ky Tornado Relief | 2022 |
| Charlotte Latin School | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Danville Christian Academy | $5,000 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Duke Divinity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Extension Master Gardner Association Of Cleveland County | $1,000 | Shelby, NC, US | The Dotty Leatherwood Memorial Garden Project | 2022 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Freedom School Partners | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Cleveland County | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Haiti Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | $3,500 | Dallas, GA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Emergency Feeding Program And Addition Of P-t Staff Member | 2022 |
| Wilderness Trace Child Development Center | $3,500 | Danville, KY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Middle Fork Greenway Project | 2021 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $25,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Support An Increase To The Number Of Kids Served | 2021 |
| Brevard College | $50,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Endowment | 2021 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Expand The Transitional & Independent Living Program | 2021 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Tele-medicine Services | 2021 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | First Tee Of The Foothills Program And Facilities | 2021 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $5,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Seniors Scholar Awards Program | 2021 |
| Community Math Academy | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Crossroads Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Medical, Dental, And Healthcare Services For Residents | 2021 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $5,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Five Educational Family Webinars | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Woodbrook Grab A Bag Program | 2021 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $30,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Nutrition Education | 2021 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Materials & Renovation | 2021 |
| Mental Health Association Of Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Building Fund Campaign | 2021 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $3,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Camp Scholarshps | 2021 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Salary Of Nurse Midwife, School Supplies For Medical Student, And Solar Power System | 2021 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Growing Early Learners Preschool Classroom Program | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Empty Stocking Fund In Memory Of Paul And Margaret Porter | 2021 |
| The Uva Fund | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Children's Heart Family Fund | 2021 |
| Trailhead Limited | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Emergency Men's Shelter For Winter 2021 - 2022 | 2021 |
| Umcor | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | International Disaster Relief And Disaster Response Fund | 2021 |
| Umcor | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Us Disaster Response For Western Ky Tornado Relief | 2021 |
| University Virginia Health Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Waco, NC, US | Restocking Emergency Food Pantry, Summer Feeding Program, And Backpacks | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $25,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Programs And Staffing At Each Site | 2020 |
| Brevard College | $50,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Repair And Maintenance Endowment For The Porter Center | 2020 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Technology And Security Needs - Surveillance Equipment & Laptops | 2020 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Confidential Tele-medicine Services | 2020 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | First Tee Of The Foothills Program & Facilities | 2020 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $5,000 | Kings Mountain, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Cleveland County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Senior Scholars Awards Program | 2020 |
| Community Math Academy | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Crossroads Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Medical, Dental & Healthcare Services For Residents | 2020 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $5,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Five Family Educational Webinars | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Pacem | 2020 |
| Freedom School Partners | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | $8,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $25,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Lukemia And Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | In Honor Of Woodard Warriors Team | 2020 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | $5,000 | Harrodsburg, KY, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Share Charlotte | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Terrie Reeves Non-profit Institutions Training Program, "finding A Healthy New Normal In High-stress Times" | 2020 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $3,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Scholarships For Campers | 2020 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $18,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Salary For Clinical Nurse Midwife And Expenses For Two Medical Students | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Haven | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Kindness Cafe | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Growing Early Learners Preschool Program | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | $7,500 | Shelby, NC, US | Empty Stocking Fund In Memory Of Paul And Margaret Porter | 2020 |
| The Uva Fund | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Children's Heart Family Fund | 2020 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | $7,500 | Waco, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Crossroads Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Medical, Vision, Dental And Transportation Costs | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Cleveland County | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Scholarship Funds To Assist Economically Disadvantaged Families Access Adult Day Care Fees | 2017 |
| Children's Home Of Cleveland County Inc | $12,500 | Shelby, NC, US | Equipment And Supply Purchases | 2017 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | $2,000 | Bostic, NC, US | Scholarships For Campers | 2017 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Final Costs Of Construction And Moving Costs For The Agency | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Summer Program At The Teen Center | 2017 |
| From K-1 - Sandestin Beach | $242 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $18,000 | N Chesterfield, VA, US | Nurse Midwife At The Namumu Orphanage Center Clinic | 2017 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Academic Awards Program | 2017 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $11,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Support The First Tee National School Program | 2017 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $4,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2017 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $3,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Build A Cooled Storage Facility | 2017 |
| Community Math Academy Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Howard County Public School System | $2,500 | Columbia, MD, US | High School Family Fund | 2017 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Cleveland County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Feeding Kids Of Cleveland County | $5,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Double The Number Of Students And Their Families Served Over The School Breaks | 2017 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Charlottesville | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | The Evergreen Projecf | 2017 |
| Carolina Breast Friends | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Freedom School Partners | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| United Methodist Committee On Relief | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Crossroads Rescue Mission | $8,000 | Shelby, NC, US | New Van | 2016 |
| Clevelandrutherford Kidney Association | $12,500 | Shelby, NC, US | Enlarge Facility To Accomodate All Services In A More Efficient And Effective Manner | 2016 |
| Life Enrichment Center Of Cleveland County Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Scholarship Funds To Assist Economically Disadvantaged Families' Access Lec's Overnight Respite Program. | 2016 |
| The Children's Homes Of Cleveland County Inc | $20,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| South Mountains Christian Youth Camp Inc | $1,800 | Bostic, NC, US | Scholarships For Campers | 2016 |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Shelter Services For Homeless Women & Children | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Cleveland County Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Opening/operating A New Teen Center For 2016 | 2016 |
| From K-1 - Sandestin Beach | $291 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Spread The Health Inc | $11,400 | N Chesterfield, VA, US | Nurse Midwife At The Namumu Clinic | 2016 |
| Cleveland County Schools Education Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Academic Awards Program | 2016 |
| Inter-faith Alliance Corp Dba Cleveland County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Central United Methodist Church | $6,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | The First Tee National School Program | 2016 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | $4,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Research For Treatment & Cure For Juvenile Myositis | 2016 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2016 |
| Cleveland County Potato Project Inc | $2,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Build A Cooled Storage Facility | 2016 |
| Community Math Academy Inc | $10,000 | Shelby, NC, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Hardin Park Elementary Pto | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Inclusive Playground Facility | 2016 |
| Howard County Public School System | $2,500 | Columbia, MD, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Howard Hospital Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Claudia Mayer Cancer Research Center | 2016 |
| The Learning Collaborative | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operations | 2016 |
| University Of Virginia Health Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Heart Family Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 59-1750571 |
| Website | http://porterfoundation.org |
| Address | 611 KINGSTON WAY Fort Mill, SC 29715-6863 |
Key People (4)
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| President | Ellen Porter Warlick |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Patricia Porter Taylor |
| Treasurer | Scott Porter |
| Secretary | J William Porter |
Forms 990-PF
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