Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,616,123 in grants paid (2023 tax year, from 990-PF contributions, gifts, grants paid field)
- Geographic Focus: Based on recent grant activity, giving has been concentrated in North Carolina, particularly the Concord and Gardner-Webb University area
- Application Method: No public application process
- Total Assets: $3,737,418 (2023 tax year)
Contact Details
No website or direct contact information available.
Funding Priorities
Based on available information, the foundation appears to support:
- Higher education (particularly Gardner-Webb University scholarship programme)
- Christian ministries and faith-based organisations
- Social services and community support organisations
- Youth development programmes
Recent Grant Pattern
The foundation's grant-making appears to be discretionary and invitation-only. The foundation's major commitment is to Gardner-Webb University for the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship programme, established with a $4 million endowment gift in 2019. This scholarship provides full tuition, room, and board for selected students.
Based on available information, the foundation has also supported organisations such as CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network), which assists domestic violence survivors in Cabarrus County.
Note: The foundation was established by Robert and Carolyn Tucker, founders of Shoe Show Inc. Robert Tucker passed away in 2023.
What They Don't Fund
No public exclusions listed; foundation operates on a discretionary basis without published guidelines.
Application Process & Timeline
No public application process. The foundation appears to make grants at the discretion of trustees to organisations with which they have established relationships.
References
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