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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 56-2002871

Southern Bank Foundation

A private foundation in Mount Olive, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 101 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

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Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,161,294

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $16,297,091

  • Tax year 2023

    $920,887

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $15,850,644

  • Tax year 2022

    $746,750

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $15,193,905

  • Tax year 2021

    $742,450

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $14,785,599

  • Tax year 2020

    $820,350

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $14,881,321

Grants paid in 2024

101 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. NC Aquarium Society IncRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $125,000
  2. University of Mount Olive (003689)Mount Olive, NC

    Public Benefit

    $107,500
  3. Outer Banks Hosptial Development CouncilNags Head, NC

    Public Benefit

    $50,000
  4. Barton College (006943)Wilson, NC

    Public Benefit

    $50,000
  5. Hospice House of Hampton RoadsVirginia BCH, VA

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  6. Pitt Community College Foundation IMerry Hill, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  7. Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry IncWilmington, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  8. North Carolina Weslyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  9. Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center IncMurfreesboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  10. Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco Center IncScotland Neck, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  11. The Community Arts Council of Goldsboro NC IncGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  12. Bertie Educational FoundationMerry Hill, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  13. Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines IncRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $25,000
  14. Aapi of Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VA

    Public Benefit

    $21,500
  15. Carolinas Gateway PartnershipRocky Mount, NC

    Public Benefit

    $20,000
  16. Chesapeake General Healthcare FoundationChesapeake, VA

    Public Benefit

    $20,000
  17. Pitt County Committee of 100Greenville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $20,000
  18. RW Towne FoundationChesapeake, VA

    Public Benefit

    $20,000
  19. Kramden InstituteDurham, NC

    Public Benefit

    $19,000
  20. Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtsVirginia Beach, VA

    Public Benefit

    $15,000
  21. Boy Scouts of America-Occoneechee CouncilRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $13,874
  22. Wayne County Development Alliance IncGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $12,000
  23. Junior Achievement of Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  24. YMCA of the Triangle AreaRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  25. Cale Community FoundationHertford, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  26. Wayne Health FoundationGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  27. Beach Food Pantry IncKitty Hawk, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  28. Frankie Lemmon Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  29. Hope Preparatory SchoolGroveland, FL

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  30. Cape Henry CollegiateVirginia Beach, VA

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  31. Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  32. Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-WayneGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  33. Covenant Homes IncRocky Mount, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  34. Nash Health Care FoundationRocky Mount, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  35. Go Global NC Council IncWake Forest, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  36. Wayne Co Livestock Dev Assoc FoundGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  37. NC Center for Poultry EducationPinetops, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  38. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  39. Choanoke Area Development AssociatiRich Square, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  40. Boy Scouts of America - Tidewater CouncilVirginia Beach, VA

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  41. Wayne County Public Library (006449)Goldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  42. Albemarle Education Foundation IncElizabeth City, NC

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  43. Tidewater Friends of Foster Care IncNorfolk, VA

    Public Benefit

    $10,000
  44. North Carolina Bankers Association FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $9,400
  45. The Elizabethan Gardens IncManteo, NC

    Public Benefit

    $8,000
  46. Boy Scouts of America - Tuscarora CouncilGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $8,000
  47. Alsacst Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Public Benefit

    $7,500
  48. North Carolina Symphony Society IncRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $7,500
  49. Hope House Foundation IncNorfolk, VA

    Public Benefit

    $7,000
  50. Business Consortium for Arts SupportNorfolk, VA

    Public Benefit

    $7,000
  51. Pungo Christian Academy IncBelhaven, NC

    Public Benefit

    $6,720
  52. North Carolina Pickle FestivalMount Olive, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  53. Free Will Baptist Children's Home IncMiddlesex, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  54. HonorbridgeGreenville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  55. Coastal Christian High SchoolWilmington, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  56. United Way of Wilson County IncWilson, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  57. Va Beach City Public Schools Education FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  58. United Way of Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  59. Arts Council of WilsonWilson, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  60. Boys & Girls Club of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  61. Mount Olive Area Historical SocietyMount Olive, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  62. NC Lions Vip Fishing TournamentSherrils Ford, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  63. Tar River Choral Chestral SocRocky Mount, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  64. The Southeastern Partnership II IncElizabethtown, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  65. Community Care Clinic of DareNags Head, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  66. Elizabeth City State University FoundationElizabeth Cty, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  67. Baptist Childrens Homes of NCThomasville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  68. Town of AydenAyden, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  69. Warrior Club PTOChocowinity, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  70. Foodbank of Southeastern VirginiaNorfolk, VA

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  71. Coopers Ruritan Foundation IncElm City, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  72. Carolina Small Business Development FundRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $5,000
  73. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Public Benefit

    $4,500
  74. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Public Benefit

    $4,000
  75. Virginia Bankers Association Education FoundationGlen Allen, VA

    Public Benefit

    $3,500
  76. Hampton Roads Council of Veterans OrgVirginia Beach, VA

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  77. Cahec FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  78. The Paramount Theatre FoundationGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  79. North Carolina Black Bear Festival IncPlymouth, NC

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  80. Partnership for Aurora-Richland Township ProgressAurora, NC

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  81. Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian AthletesGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $3,000
  82. Wayne County 4 HGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  83. Kriquette's KidzFremont, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  84. NC Freedom FestGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  85. NC Stop Human Trafficking IncFarmville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  86. The Outlaw FoundationNewton Grove, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  87. Children & Youth Partnership for Dare CoManteo, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  88. StagestruckGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  89. YMCA of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VA

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  90. Greenville Museum of Art IncGreenville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  91. Beaufort County Arts CouncilWashington, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,500
  92. Wilson ForwardWilson, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,000
  93. The Community Foundation of NC East IncGreenville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $2,000
  94. All the King's Children FoundationMount Olive, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  95. Unity Organization IncMount Olive, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  96. Emerge Gallery & Art CenterGreenville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  97. Good Shepherd Food Pantry of Bertie CoWindsor, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  98. 3HC Home Health & Hospice Care IncGoldsboro, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  99. Duplin County Education FoundationKenansville, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  100. Tyrell-Washington Partnership for CPlymouth, NC

    Public Benefit

    $1,000
  101. National Fire Safety CouncilMichigan Ctr, MI

    Public Benefit

    $300

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education7 grants $86,12020% of the total
  2. Community development6 grants $64,00015% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $55,00013% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter4 grants $48,00011% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $29,0007% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $27,0006% of the total
  7. 8 other causes20 grants $128,30029% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina81 grants $964,494
  2. Virginia16 grants $174,500
  3. Florida1 grant $10,000
  4. Tennessee1 grant $7,500
  5. New York1 grant $4,500
  6. Michigan1 grant $300

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

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

  • Hope H BryantDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • John C Pegram JrDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Julian R AycockDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • William H BryanDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • David L Sauls JrTreasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Drew M CovertPresident & Director Hours 0Pay $0
  • Hope M FieldsSecretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • John H GrayAssistant Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lisa R SandersonAssistant Secretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stacey D HerringAssistant Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Samuel A ClarkAssistant Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0

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