The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh behind a flowering crape myrtle

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 56-2152734

The Anonymous Fund

A private foundation in Greensboro, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 24 grants and $521,000 paid in grants.

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.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $521,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $8,636,676
  • Tax year 2023

    $605,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $8,428,189
  • Tax year 2022

    $813,500

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $8,296,024
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,242,990

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $10,949,781
  • Tax year 2020

    $997,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $10,688,278
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,011,000

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $9,962,636

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cone Health PhilanthropyGreensboro, NC

    To eliminate health inequities by investing in community-driven solutions and promoting wellness across the region.

    $100,000
  2. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    To provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world in the name of jesus christ.

    $100,000
  3. University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC

    To redefine the public research university as an inclusive and responsive institution that makes a difference in students' lives.

    $100,000
  4. Eastern Music FestivalGreensboro, NC

    To promote musical enrichment, excellence, collaboration, innovation, and diversity through education and concerts.

    $50,000
  5. The Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NM

    To advance the operatic art form through high-quality ensemble performances, training programs, and public outreach.

    $50,000
  6. United Way of Greater GreensboroGreensboro, NC

    To improve lives and create thriving communities by mobilizing and uniting the caring power of greensboro to break the cycle of poverty.

    $25,000
  7. Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test IncGreensboro, NC

    To save lives by funding research for earlier detection of breast cancer through innovative biological testing.

    $10,000
  8. Greenhill Center for NC ArtGreensboro, NC

    To promote the visual art and artists of north carolina through exhibitions and educational programs.

    $10,000
  9. National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    To save and revitalize america's historic places through leadership, education, and advocacy.

    $10,000
  10. North Carolina Museum of Art FoundationRaleigh, NC

    To foster and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of the north carolina museum of art through support for exhibitions, education, and art acquisitions.

    $10,000
  11. University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinstonsalem, NC

    To prepare gifted emerging artists for professional careers and enrich the cultural prosperity of north carolina.

    $10,000
  12. Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CT

    To educate young people to become informed, active, and responsible members of the world community.

    $5,000
  13. Diocese of CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    To serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of catholics in western north carolina.

    $5,000
  14. Lensic Performing Arts CenterSanta Fe, NM

    To enrich lives by bringing diverse art and people together in the historic lensic theater.

    $5,000
  15. North Carolina for Community and Justice IncGreensboro, NC

    To promotes understanding and respect among all cultures, races and religions through advocacy, education and dialogue.

    $5,000
  16. Sante Fe Chamber Music FestivalSanta Fe, NM

    To bring together the worlds finest musicians to perform chamber music, educate audiences, and enrich santa fes cultural life.

    $5,000
  17. The Carolina TheatreGreensboro, NC

    To present arts, preserve history, and promote community through diverse programming and stewardship of a historic performance venue.

    $5,000
  18. The Greensboro SymphonyGreensboro, NC

    To enrich the cultural life of greensboro through quality music performances and music education programs.

    $5,000
  19. Family Service of Greensboro FoundationJamestown, NC

    To support programs that strengthen families and improve mental health and well-being.

    $2,500
  20. Preservation North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    To protect and promote buildings, landscapes, and sites important to north carolina's diverse heritage.

    $2,500
  21. Reynolda House Museum of American ArtWinstonsalem, NC

    To connect people with the beauty and complexity of the american story through art, learning, and nature.

    $2,500
  22. Museum of New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    To support the museum of new mexico system by fundraising and advocating for cultural preservation and education.

    $1,500
  23. Greensboro Urban MinistryGreensboro, NC

    To express the love of god to neighbors in need by offering food, shelter, and solutions.

    $1,000
  24. Piedmont OperaWinston Salem, NC

    To create operatic productions of the highest artistic quality to enrich the community and advance the art form.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $121,50044% of the total
  2. Religion1 grant $100,00036% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $30,00011% of the total
  4. Medical research1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $3,5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina18 grants $444,500
  2. New Mexico4 grants $61,500
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  4. Connecticut1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Joseph M Bryan JrPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ronald P JohnsonSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • William P MasseyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0

The return

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