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THE TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION

CURRIE, NC 204877644

The True North Foundation is a North Carolina-based philanthropic organization with over $1.5 million in assets, focusing on education, human services, and youth development across multiple U.S. states and cities, managed by trustees Amy Brown North and Debernia Clinton North III.

Overview

About THE TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION

The True North Foundation, based in Currie, North Carolina, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,515,010. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $382,028 and revenue of $521,170. The foundation focuses its funding efforts on areas such as education, human services, and youth development. It supports initiatives in various cities across the United States, including major urban centers like Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, as well as smaller communities. The foundation operates in multiple states, including California, Georgia, and North Carolina, among others. The foundation is managed by trustees Amy Brown North and Debernia Clinton North III, both of whom serve without compensation.

Focus Areas

EducationHuman servicesYouth development

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $1.5M
Total Awarded This Year $372K
Average Grant Size $9K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 7,358
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
CURRIE, NC US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$1,515,010

in 2024, compared to $1,290,471 in 2023

Annual Grants
$372,299

41 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$53,000FIDELITY CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FDONOR ADVISED FUNDPO BOX 770001 CINCINNATI, OH US2024
$40,000FIDELITY CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FDONOR ADVISED FUNDPO BOX 770001 CINCINNATI, OH US2023
$26,000THE SALVATION ARMYGENERAL FUND820 N 2ND STREET WILMINGTON, NC US2024
$25,750FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANK OF CE NCGENERAL FUND3808 TARHEEL DRIVE RALEIGH, NC US2024
$25,625MERCY SHIPSGENERAL FUNDP O BOX 2020 GARDEN VALLEY, TX US2024
$25,000HARRELSON CENTERGENERAL FUND20 N 4TH ST STE 214 WILMINGTON, NC US2023
$25,000GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIESGENERAL FUND811 MARTIN ST WILMINGTON, NC US2023
$25,000NOURISH INCGENERAL FUNDPO BOX 2173 GARNER, NC US2023
$25,000HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUND827 FORT STREET MALL HONOLULU, HI US2024
$23,247A SAFE PLACEGENERAL FUNDPO BOX 1271 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
ABN
AMY BROWN NORTH
Trustee$02022
DCNI
DEBERNIA CLINTON NORTH III
Trustee$02022
ABN
AMY BROWN NORTH
Trustee$02023
DCNI
DEBERNIA CLINTON NORTH III
Trustee$02023
ABN
AMY BROWN NORTH
Trustee$02024
DCNI
DEBERNIA CLINTON NORTH III
Trustee$02024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025