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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 26-6220561

Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008

A private foundation in Raleigh, NC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 347 grants and $20.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Margaret Turlington Coordinator
PO Box 2087
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 385-6716
Form and materials
Simple gifts scholarship application (available at the website www.simplegiftsfund.org), current resume, three recommendations (teacher, peer, additional), counselor statement, transcripts of academic records, completed CSS profile, PDF document of sat,act, and subject test scores, copy financial award letter from college/university to be attended, and copy of letter(s) notifying the applicant of scholarships or fellowships granted.
Deadlines
November 1 for the following academic year.
Restrictions
The simple gifts scholarship is worth up to $50,000 per year to earn a four year degree at an out-of-state liberal arts college or university. Eligible students must be 1) united states citizen and resident of north carolina 2) have attended a high school located in sampson county, NC for a minimum of two school years, or be scheduled to complete a minimum of two years at time of graduation 3) be scheduled to become a high school graduate in year of the application or be a graduate of sampson community college 4) been accepted into and be planning to attend an accredited liberal arts college or university 5) rank in the top 25% of his/her high school graduating class 6) have an unmet financial need.
Contact
Margaret Turlington Coordinator
PO Box 2087
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 385-6716
Form and materials
Applicants committing to a six week full time summer project must submit an online application, resume, description of the project, a budget, timeline, and a copy of a valid north carolina teaching license accompanied by a recommendation letter.
Deadlines
Publicized on the simple gifts website and flyers to sampson county and clinton city schools.
Restrictions
The one time grants are for $10,000 each and will not be renewed. The grants are based solely on merit and the proposals will be judged on substance, clarity, feasibility and research. The selection committee will review the expected direct and indirect benefits of the grant proposal to the teacher, his or her students and the school system. The grants are available to teachers, guidance counselors and library media specialists that have been employed by sampson county or clinton city schools for at least two years. The applicant must be north carolina certified in grades k-12 and be employed full time. The grants will be taxable to the recipient and will state that the recipient will repay the trust if the project cannot be completed.
Contact
Margaret Turlington Coordinator
PO Box 2087
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 385-6716
Form and materials
Applicants should submit the online application (available at webstite www.simplegiftsfund.org), resume, a description of the proposed project that must include a title and summary of 50 words or less, a narrative of 500 words or less that explains the number of students served, what the students will learn, how and where the students will learn, why the project is needed, when the students will learn (timeline), how the project's success will be evaluated and how the project improves the student's knowledge and skills. In addition, a line item budget for the proposed grant must be submitted. If educator stipends are included in the grant, two separate amounts should be indicated in the budget and two checks will be issued (one to grantee and one to the fiscal agent). The educator will receive an IRS income reporting 1099misc for the stipend. Any additional support provided by other sources must be identified.
Deadlines
Publicized on the simple gifts website and flyers to sampson county and clinton city schools
Restrictions
Grants for schools up to $3,000 & individual stipends up to $1,000 will be awarded 3 times annually for the advancement of educators/students, to enable teachers to provide illuminating programs/opportunities for students in the classroom, after school, summer or weekends. Applicants must be a 10 month teacher, guidance counselor or media coordinator in sampson county or clinton city public k-12; have 2 years teaching experience; a full time educator spending at least 50% of the time in the classroom/classroom-like setting; returning to teach in sampson county in the next school year & have the proposal reviewed/approved by the principal. Funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology or stipends, the majority must be spent on materials/educational experiences for students with no lobbying/religious purposes.
Contact
Kimberly Breeden
102 S Wilson Ave Office G
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 292-2580
[email protected]
Form and materials
A letter of inquiry consisting of a cover page, loi detail and project budget, organization budget, board of directors roster, 501(c)(3) letter and most recent audit may be submitted via email to [email protected]. Acceptance of a letter of inquiry is accepted by request after advance conversations. The grant decision is made within 60 days from receipt of the letter of inquiry.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Simply east fund seeks to improve the quality of life for the economically challenged by supporting social service organizations that have impact and are doing the most good in eastern NC. The organization must have expenses of $5 million and under; be a 501(c)(3) in NC and the projects must be for the benefit of organizations based in eastern NC. The eligible requests may be for general operating support; support for ongoing or new programs or projects; capital requests for construction, renovation, purchase of a building or endowments; health/human service programs; youth education programs/schools. The grant range is $10,000 or higher.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $20,338,428

    Grants listed
    347
    Assets, end of year
    $110,535,432

  • Tax year 2024

    $15,697,309

    Grants listed
    246
    Assets, end of year
    $122,328,461

  • Tax year 2023

    $14,409,677

    Grants listed
    199
    Assets, end of year
    $132,206,821

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,319,471

    Grants listed
    223
    Assets, end of year
    $116,687,991

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,419,294

    Grants listed
    182
    Assets, end of year
    $125,657,875

  • Tax year 2020

    $9,428,376

    Grants listed
    205
    Assets, end of year
    $123,347,333

Grants paid in 2025

347 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Fayetteville State University FoundationFayetteville, NC

    Securities donation for general operating support

    $2,520,570
  2. Arise CollectiveRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $1,569,768
  3. NC State Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for transformational scholars

    $1,325,950
  4. North Carolina Museum of Art FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Securities donation for general operating support

    $1,002,640
  5. UNC Pembroke Foundation IncPembroke, NC

    Securities donation for general operating support

    $604,384
  6. Barton CollegeWilson, NC

    Securities donation for general operating support

    $487,115
  7. Fayetteville State University FoundationFayetteville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $405,145
  8. IpasChapel Hill, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $400,000
  9. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Grant for general operating support

    $400,000
  10. UNC Chapel HillAtlanta, GA

    Grant for carolina corp at 26-project

    $380,370
  11. Ripe for RevivalRocky Mount, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $315,000
  12. Duke University - Nicholas SchoolDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $300,000
  13. Ecu Health FoundationGreenville, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $300,000
  14. YMCA of Southeastern NCWilmington, NC

    Grant for general operating support (multi-year)

    $300,000
  15. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal PlainWinterville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $275,000
  16. NC Baptist MenCary, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $275,000
  17. Girl Scouts of the Coastal PinesRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $274,000
  18. NC State Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $269,450
  19. Duke UniversityCharlotte, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $259,100
  20. Boys and Girls Homes of NCLake Waccamaw, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $250,000
  21. Roanoke Island Historical AssnManteo, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $250,000
  22. UNC School of Government Foundation IncChapel Hill, NC

    Challenge grant for lead for NC

    $250,000
  23. Food Bank of the AlbemarleElizabeth Cty, NC

    Grant for general operating support (multi-year grant)

    $225,000
  24. NC State Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for juntos

    $222,200
  25. Barton CollegeWilson, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $219,603
  26. Access Dental CareAsheboro, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $200,000
  27. MarblesRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $200,000
  28. Simply Girls IncDunn, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $200,000
  29. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    Grant for general operating support

    $200,000
  30. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the TriangleMorrisville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $195,300
  31. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Grant for general operating support

    $185,000
  32. Boy & Girls Clubs of the Tar River RegionRocky Mount, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $180,000
  33. The NC Literary & Historical AssociationRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $175,000
  34. Public School Forum of North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $161,000
  35. Louis Wells Cameron Art MuseumWilmington, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $150,000
  36. Children's Cancer Partners of CarolinasSpartanburg, SC

    Grant for general operating support

    $140,000
  37. Book HarvestDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $135,000
  38. EdncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $135,000
  39. Johnston Health FoundationSmithfield, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $125,000
  40. North Carolina Central Univ FoundationDurham, NC

    Outright grant - aspiring eagles

    $123,250
  41. Dress for Success TriangleRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $105,000
  42. Food Bank of Central & Eastern NCRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $101,250
  43. Alliance for Healthier GenerationDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  44. Carteret Community TheaterMorehead, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  45. Dark Horse Futures FoundationClinton, NC

    Grant for general operating support (multi-year)

    $100,000
  46. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  47. NC Coastal FederationNewport, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  48. Duke University - Office of Research SuppDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $99,100
  49. UNC Chapel HillAtlanta, GA

    Grant for general operating support

    $98,500
  50. Bertie County YMCA IncWindsor, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $90,000
  51. Boys & Girls Clubs of the AlbemarleEdenton, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $85,000
  52. Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $80,000
  53. Go Global NCRaleigh Triangle Park, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $78,000
  54. Cape Fear Botanical GardenFayetteville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $75,000
  55. Feast Down EastBurgaw, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $75,000
  56. Hearts and Hands for HaitiRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $75,000
  57. Reach Out and Read Carolina'sMatthews, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $74,750
  58. Bertie County Hive HouseLewiston, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $70,000
  59. French Cultural InstituteRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $70,000
  60. Friends of the Museum of Natural SciencesRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $69,800
  61. University of Mt OliveMount Olive, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $67,725
  62. Benevolence FarmGraham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $60,000
  63. Casa Azul de WilsonWilson, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $60,000
  64. Fayetteville Area InasmuchFayatteville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $60,000
  65. NCSSM FoundationDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $59,944
  66. North Carolina Symphony Society IncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $55,500
  67. Historic Preservation Foundation of NCRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  68. NC Rural CenterRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  69. New River YMCAJacksonville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  70. Peacemakers of Rocky MountRocky Mount, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  71. Shawtown Alumni AssociationLillington, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  72. Southeastern Life CenterLumberton, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  73. Voices TogetherChapel Hill, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  74. Individual

    Expenses for college interviews, visits, scholarships and books

    $48,737
  75. L'ecole-French School of RaleighRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $41,000
  76. Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $40,000
  77. NC Business Leaders for EducationCary, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $40,000
  78. Sampson County Arts CouncilClinton, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $40,000
  79. Connect Community IncLumberton, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $39,500
  80. Beaufort County Arts CouncilWashington, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $37,500
  81. Individual

    Scholarship for b west

    $37,000
  82. Meaningful Industries Collaborative(mico)Tarboro, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $37,000
  83. Individual

    Scholarship for b barnes

    $36,555
  84. Individual

    Scholarship for g hill

    $36,198
  85. Individual

    Scholarship for b harris

    $35,000
  86. The Filling Station IncPollocksville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $35,000
  87. UNC WilmingtonWilmington, NC

    Outright grant - advise NC

    $34,432
  88. Individual

    Scholarship for f garcia

    $34,000
  89. Hill Family Farm and Education CenterWhitakers, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $32,500
  90. Individual

    Scholarship for c hernandez ventura

    $32,000
  91. Individual

    Scholarship for n g flores

    $32,000
  92. Individual

    Scholarship for a j best

    $30,283
  93. Bethel Youth CenterBethel, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $30,000
  94. CoreLos Angeles, CA

    Grant for general operating support

    $30,000
  95. Imagine PamlicoBayboro, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $30,000
  96. VersademicsWinterville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $30,000
  97. Individual

    Scholarship for l jacobs

    $28,000
  98. Individual

    Scholarship for s v nube

    $27,722
  99. Individual

    Scholarship for l nunez

    $27,525
  100. District CChapel Hill, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $27,000
  101. Individual

    Scholarship for k woodall

    $26,910
  102. Individual

    Scholarship for s r hunter

    $26,633
  103. Artworks Sampson CountyClinton, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  104. Cape Fear Regional TheaterFayetteville, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  105. Coastal Women's ShelterNew Bern, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  106. Dunn United Ministerial AssociationDunn, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  107. James Sprunt Com College FoundationKenansville, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  108. North Carolina Central Univ FoundationDurham, NC

    Outright grant for law school - legal desert fellowship

    $25,000
  109. Police Athletic LeagueDunn, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  110. Robeson County Church and Community CentrLumberton, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  111. Sampson Community College FoundationClinton, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  112. Sampson County History MuseumClinton, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  113. YMCA of Southeastern NCWilmington, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $25,000
  114. Individual

    Scholarship for j ramirez

    $24,486
  115. Individual

    Scholarship for b serrano

    $23,613
  116. Individual

    Scholarship for l sanchez

    $21,000
  117. Foundation for FarmworkersWashington, DC

    Grant for general operating support

    $20,000
  118. Individual

    Scholarship for y alvarado

    $20,000
  119. Hope RestorationsKinston, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $20,000
  120. LatinxedSiler City, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $20,000
  121. Individual

    Scholarship for c moore

    $19,604
  122. Individual

    Scholarship for j garcia

    $19,150
  123. Individual

    Scholarship for j herrera

    $19,114
  124. Individual

    Scholarship for p gomez-borja

    $18,614
  125. Individual

    Scholarship for b barnes

    $17,500
  126. Individual

    Scholarship for a wettig

    $17,172
  127. UNC Pembroke Foundation IncPembroke, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $16,528
  128. Individual

    Scholarship for e fernandez

    $16,200
  129. Simply Girls IncDunn, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $16,000
  130. Alliance Fraicaise de Raleigh-Durham-ChRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $15,000
  131. Individual

    Scholarship for i harris

    $15,000
  132. Casa Azul de WilsonWilson, NC

    Outright grant for emergency food funding

    $15,000
  133. NC State Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for coastal dynamics designs lab

    $15,000
  134. Individual

    Scholarship for n pacheco

    $14,155
  135. Individual

    Scholarship for c villeda-nube

    $14,000
  136. North Carolina Museum of Art FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $13,105
  137. Individual

    Scholarship for s meza

    $13,100
  138. Atlantic Dance TheaterNew Bern, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $12,500
  139. Individual

    Scholarship for o bazaluk

    $12,500
  140. Individual

    Scholarship for a romero

    $10,411
  141. Individual

    A second grade safari: exploring america's wild west

    $10,000
  142. Individual

    Exploring the arts from edinburgh to NY and beyond

    $10,000
  143. Individual

    Teacher grant - "we'll start the war from right here"

    $10,000
  144. Individual

    Hobbton high school oral history project

    $10,000
  145. Individual

    Railway revelations

    $10,000
  146. Individual

    America the beautiful

    $10,000
  147. Open Door Community CenterWashington, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $10,000
  148. Individual

    Scholarship for e johnson

    $10,000
  149. Ricky's RetreatSwansboro, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $10,000
  150. Individual

    A wild west adventure: bringing the frontier to the classroom

    $10,000
  151. The Omega CenterNew Bern, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $10,000
  152. NC State Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for institute for emerging issues

    $9,000
  153. Koinonia Community SolutionsWinterville, NC

    Outright grant - launch carolinas

    $8,750
  154. NC Field IncKinston, NC

    Outright grant - launch carolinas

    $8,750
  155. Allegheny CollegeMeadville, PA

    Love of learning grants - s e mesa nunez

    $8,355
  156. Individual

    Scholarship for w spell

    $7,000
  157. Individual

    Scholarship for d banos

    $7,000
  158. Individual

    Expenses for college interviews, visits, scholarships and books

    $6,134
  159. Alliance for Greater Eastern NCGreenville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $6,000
  160. Eyes on Main StreetWilson, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $6,000
  161. Individual

    Scholarships for k baillie and e herrera

    $5,900
  162. Individual

    Scholarship for k johnson

    $5,405
  163. Individual

    Scholarship for e stark

    $5,250
  164. A Better Chance A Better CommunityEnfield, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $5,000
  165. Individual

    Scholarship for j sills

    $5,000
  166. Inner Banks STEM CenterWashington, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $5,000
  167. Individual

    Internship funding

    $3,584
  168. Individual

    Internship funding

    $3,360
  169. Individual

    Internship funding

    $3,360
  170. Wake County Bar Association FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support (matching)

    $3,250
  171. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - j bland - celebrating black history at butler avenue school

    $3,000
  172. Clement Elementary SchoolAutryville, NC

    Love of learning grants - j jackson - lighting the way to literacy

    $3,000
  173. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a martin - better together - the all-county musical performance of descendants

    $3,000
  174. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a martin - bringing performance to life

    $3,000
  175. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - g tart - learners gotta use what they learn

    $3,000
  176. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - g tart - outside help...helping student musicians

    $3,000
  177. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - i bryant - expanding instructional innovation: ncties 2026

    $3,000
  178. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - j dirks - sampson county to DC in under 24 hours

    $3,000
  179. Clinton High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - w edwards - from c to c=leadership

    $3,000
  180. Hobbton High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - a hicks - sowing knowledge, reaping leadership student participation in the 2026 FFA mega co...

    $3,000
  181. Hobbton High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - c sutton - promoting literacy & language development - bilingual books

    $3,000
  182. Hobbton High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j jackson - be cool @ art school

    $3,000
  183. Hobbton High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j jessup - hobbton FFA career development & program of activities

    $3,000
  184. Hobbton High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - r pearson - from sampson county to DC in under 24 hours

    $3,000
  185. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - b powell - charlotte hornets education day

    $3,000
  186. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - b powell - marketing in motion: real-world application at carowinds

    $3,000
  187. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - d melvin - drum corps international experience- nightbeat trip

    $3,000
  188. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - j hubbard - lakewood leadership obstacle course

    $3,000
  189. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - r knowles - growing for tomorrow's agricultural leaders-mega conference

    $3,000
  190. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - t wheeler - elevating excellence: proposal to support student and teacher participation in TH...

    $3,000
  191. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - y hawks - chinese lantern festival 2025

    $3,000
  192. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - b lawson - simple gifts

    $3,000
  193. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j cochran - welcome to the main event

    $3,000
  194. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j shelton - bringing local inspiration into the classroom

    $3,000
  195. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j varley - growing the next crop of FFA leaders

    $3,000
  196. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j tew - bringing local inspiration into the classroom

    $3,000
  197. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j tew - from rehearsal to stage: preparing for contest with the pros

    $3,000
  198. Roseboro Elementary SchoolRoseboro, NC

    Love of learning grants - m bettencourt-courtright - launching nasp archery at roseboro elementary

    $3,000
  199. Sampson Early College High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a gillespie - sampson early college high school: immersion into colonial life

    $3,000
  200. Sampson Early College High SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a stanley - sampson early college high school: exploring our nation's capitol

    $3,000
  201. Sampson Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - c bibeault - avid day with charlotte hornets

    $3,000
  202. Sampson Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - k faircloth - simple gifts

    $3,000
  203. UNC School of Law FoundationChapel Hill, NC

    Matching gift for general operating support

    $3,000
  204. Union Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - c chestnutt - love of learning

    $3,000
  205. Union Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - k williamson - celebrating the world and the people around us through interactive field trips

    $3,000
  206. Union Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - k williamson - expanding educ exp for pre-k students - interactive field trips

    $3,000
  207. Union Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - t mejia - interactive field trips hubbs farm fall/spring & pizza inn trips

    $3,000
  208. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - b simonson - union FFA leadership opportunity initiative

    $3,000
  209. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - h knowles - regional high school dance festival

    $3,000
  210. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - l morgan - marching band excitement -night beat trip

    $3,000
  211. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - r chavez - climbing peaks a college exploration experience

    $3,000
  212. Union Intermediate SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - m malpass - elementary ceramics

    $3,000
  213. Union Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - l morgan - jump start band camp

    $3,000
  214. Hobbton Middle SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - m giddens - club of cool science

    $2,998
  215. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - j varley - growing leaders in agriculture: FFA leadership & career development opportunities

    $2,994
  216. Sampson Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - k johnson - from mentors and mentees to masters: a trio's quest for digital excellence

    $2,992
  217. Salemburg ElementarySalembury, NC

    Love of learning grants - d herwy - part 1: digging into geology: a hands-on gem mining experience

    $2,990
  218. Salemburg ElementarySalembury, NC

    Love of learning grants - d herwy - part 2: digging into geology: a hands-on gem mining experience

    $2,990
  219. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a lewis - lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! Butler avenue multilingual learners take on the...

    $2,988
  220. Sampson Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a peterson - empowering educators, empowering students: attending ncties 2026

    $2,986
  221. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - g blackman - skillsusa state leadership conference

    $2,985
  222. Union Intermediate SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - h hallman - ready set let's read

    $2,976
  223. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - c jolly - greenhouse supply expansion for commercial plant production

    $2,974
  224. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - s bowen - exploring the old north state: from the coast to the mountains

    $2,973
  225. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - j royal - little learners, big dreams

    $2,971
  226. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - b simonson - livestock facility modernization program

    $2,968
  227. Hobbton Middle SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - s warren - sullenberger aviation museum's flight path: inspiring the next generation of ste...

    $2,965
  228. Union High SchoolRose Hill, NC

    Love of learning grants - a knowles - get your teach on 2026

    $2,959
  229. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - n jones - future business leader of america state leadership ex

    $2,950
  230. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - b lane - learning life skills in the kitchen

    $2,949
  231. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - s edwards - butler avenue school blasts off into space

    $2,943
  232. Sunset Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - c brewington - empowering indigenous students through cultural connection and education

    $2,938
  233. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - d hales - flight path to the future: early college and career readiness

    $2,916
  234. Roseboro - Salemburg Middle SchoolRoseboro, NC

    Love of learning grants - l hairr - building social studies resources in the media center

    $2,909
  235. Sampson Middle SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a young - they're still here

    $2,906
  236. Sunset Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - c brewington - they're still here

    $2,906
  237. Plain View ElementaryDunn, NC

    Love of learning grants - l pugsley - let's get active and healthy in pe

    $2,901
  238. Midway Elementary SchoolDunn, NC

    Love of learning grants - a pope - implementing vocabulary enrichment for third graders

    $2,884
  239. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - b bass - celebrating reading success at butler avenue school

    $2,866
  240. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a lewis - skating into a magical adventure at disney on ice

    $2,846
  241. Union Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - a stanley - sea turtle explorers connecting first graders to ocean conservation

    $2,833
  242. Midway High SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    Love of learning grants - b lane - funding for baking ingredients and equipment to support food and nutrition curriculum

    $2,829
  243. Sunset Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - c lawson - deep dive into reading!

    $2,706
  244. Butler Avenue Elementary SchoolClinton, NC

    Love of learning grants - e travers - celebrating hispanic heritage at butler avenue school

    $2,695
  245. Individual

    Internship funding

    $2,618
  246. Elizabeth City Middle SchoolElizabeth City, NC

    Love of learning grants - nccu principal program - jvonn davis

    $2,617
  247. Lakewood High SchoolSalemburg, NC

    Love of learning grants - nccu principal program - b powell

    $2,617
  248. North Edgecombe High SchoolTarboro, NC

    Love of learning grants - nccu principal program - k raynor

    $2,617
  249. Pasquotank County High SchoolElizabeth City, NC

    Love of learning grants - nccu principal program - s carver

    $2,617
  250. Sheep-Harney Elementary SchoolElizabeth City, NC

    Love of learning grants - nccu principal program - d wissner

    $2,617

Approved for future payment

82 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. NC State University Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to support the transformational scholars

    $4,595,400
  2. Arise CollectiveRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $4,511,067
  3. Coalition for Community Schools IncDurham, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $3,000,000
  4. Wake Medical FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for capital support

    $3,000,000
  5. North Carolina Central University Institutional AdvancementDurham, NC

    Multi-year grant to support the launch of the legal desert fellowship program

    $2,922,673
  6. Unc-Pembroke Foundation IncPembroke, NC

    Grant to support the full launch of the braves scholars

    $1,586,615
  7. UNC Chapel HillAtlanta, GA

    Grant for twenty five advise NC members

    $1,337,500
  8. Ecu Health Foundation IncGreenville, NC

    Grant to support the healthier lives program

    $600,000
  9. North Carolina Central University Institutional AdvancementDurham, NC

    Multi-year challenge grant to support the launch of the legal desert fellowship program

    $575,000
  10. Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal PinesRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to expand the community engagement program in two eastern NC regions

    $535,000
  11. North Carolina Central University Institutional AdvancementDurham, NC

    Multi-year grant to support the aspiring eagles program

    $529,250
  12. NC School of Science and Mathematics FoundationDurham, NC

    Grant to support eastern NC step to STEM program

    $495,000
  13. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coastal PlainWinterville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $450,000
  14. North Carolina Civil War History Center DBA NC History Center on Civil WarFayetteville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $450,000
  15. Barton CollegeWilson, NC

    Multi-year grant to support healthcare education initiatives

    $400,000
  16. North Carolina Central University Institutional AdvancementDurham, NC

    Multi-year challenge grant to support the aspiring eagles program

    $350,000
  17. Ncsu FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to support general operations

    $302,000
  18. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River RegionRocky Mount, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $250,000
  19. North Carolina Symphony Society IncRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to support a 2.5 year music residency in wilson county

    $245,000
  20. Food Bank of the AlbemarleElizabeth Cty, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $225,000
  21. NC State UniversityRaleigh, NC

    Grant to support the funding of scholarships for eighteen advise NC members

    $219,450
  22. Duke University - Nicholas School of EnvironmentDurham, NC

    Grant to support the fellowship program and community outreach

    $200,000
  23. Edgecombe County Public Schools Educational FoundationTarboro, NC

    Challenge to fund a two-year matching campaign providing college scholarships to scholar teachers

    $200,000
  24. Simply Girls IncDunn, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $200,000
  25. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the TriangleMorrisville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $175,200
  26. Child Care Aware of AmericaArlington, VA

    Multi-year grant for general operating support

    $150,000
  27. NC Rural CenterRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to support the expansion of the duke endowment summer literacy initiative in eastern NC

    $150,000
  28. Ncsu FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year grant to support the coastal dynamics design lab fund

    $150,000
  29. Office of State Budget & ManagementRaleigh, NC

    Grant to support the philanthropy liaison and cross-sector learning/relationship building

    $150,000
  30. Roanoke Chowan Community Health CenterAhoskie, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $150,000
  31. EdncRaleigh, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $135,000
  32. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $135,000
  33. Public School Forum of North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Grant to expand the program and fund up to 80 teachers participating in rural teachers leaders

    $129,000
  34. UNC Chapel HillAtlanta, GA

    Grant for teacher student initiatives

    $106,000
  35. Cape Fear Botanical GardenFayetteville, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  36. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  37. Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum (cam)Wilmington, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $100,000
  38. Boys and Girls Homes of NCLake Waccamaw, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $75,000
  39. Cape Fear Regional TheaterFayetteville, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $75,000
  40. Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal PinesRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year challenge grant to expand the community engagement program in two eastern NC regions

    $75,000
  41. Ncsu FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Multi-year challenge grant to support the coastal dynamics design lab fund

    $75,000
  42. The Squared NetworkBoston, MA

    Grant for general scholarship support

    $75,000
  43. Dress for Success of the TriangleRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $65,000
  44. Go Global NCRTP, NC

    Grant for general operating support

    $58,500
  45. Book HarvestDurham, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $55,000
  46. UNC WilmingtonWilmington, NC

    Grant for 25 SCS teachers to pursue national board certification

    $53,911
  47. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the TriangleMorrisville, NC

    Multi-year grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  48. IpasChapel Hill, NC

    Challenge grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  49. Friends of the NC Museum of Natural SciencesRaleigh, NC

    Grant to support the 2026 educators of excellence programs

    $47,800
  50. North Carolina Aquarium SocietyRaleigh, NC

    Grant to allow up to 24 teachers from tier 1 or 2

    $43,800

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education10 grants $4,480,78842% of the total
  2. Crime and legal aid2 grants $1,574,76815% of the total
  3. Arts and culture10 grants $1,223,89512% of the total
  4. Human services16 grants $822,0008% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture5 grants $741,2507% of the total
  6. Youth development6 grants $628,3006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes9 grants $1,165,00011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina245 grants $18,045,833
  2. Georgia3 grants $878,870
  3. California2 grants $230,000
  4. South Carolina1 grant $140,000
  5. New York1 grant $100,000
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $20,000
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $8,355
  8. Mississippi1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Anne B FairclothTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Maria M LynchTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Margaret TurlingtonSCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR Hours 40Pay $159,101
  • Kimberly K BreedenSIMPLY EAST FUND DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $153,615
  • Deborah M AikenEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $197,517

The return

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