True Homes Foundation Incorporated

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
MONROE, North CarolinaSmallEIN: 822936594
Affordable Housing InitiativesFood BanksHomeless SheltersCommunity Service ClubsEducation Nonprofits

True Homes Foundation Inc. is the private philanthropic arm of True Homes based in Monroe, NC (EIN 82-2936594). The foundation's grant activity and Form 990‑PF filings are documented by ProPublica/Candid and grant databases, and the True Homes corporate site hosts foundation/scholarship pages describing its giving programs.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Local or regional nonprofit working in affordable housing, community development, shelter, or related community services—especially organizations with a North Carolina presence or a clear connection to the homebuilding sector, and projects seeking modest-to-mid sized general support or scholarship partnerships.

Good Fit

  • Programs focused on affordable housing, homelessness, or community development.
  • Organizational presence or service footprint in North Carolina or strong ties to the state.
  • Ability to receive modest general support or project-level grants (typical $0–$50K scale).
  • Existing local partners or introductions from housing-sector networks or community leaders.
  • Scholarship programs or education-focused initiatives that can use the publicly listed scholarship application.

Geography

Moderate

Giving is multi-state—recipients in 26 states were funded in the latest year—but the majority of dollars (about 58%) were concentrated in North Carolina, indicating a regional focus with some national reach.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows a broad portfolio (162 distinct recipients) with many small awards alongside a few larger gifts, so the observed recipient set is wide rather than a tiny closed circle.

New Applicants

Moderate

The foundation publicly states general grants are by preselection, and no open general-grant application is visible; however, observed giving included a high number of new grantees in the latest year (about 58%), so new entrants appear possible but are likely brought in via nomination, relationship, or sector referral rather than an open application process.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026