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

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 58-1691765

John William Pope Foundation

A private foundation in Raleigh, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 259 grants and $15.2 million paid in grants.

See which foundations fund work like yours Matching by cause, place and grant size

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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
John M Hood
4601 Six Forks Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 861-6445
Form and materials
Request for grant with reasons for need.
Deadlines
No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions
No formal restrictions.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $15,231,748

    Grants listed
    259
    Assets, end of year
    $120,726,649

  • Tax year 2023

    $15,333,477

    Grants listed
    236
    Assets, end of year
    $128,705,915

  • Tax year 2022

    $15,686,414

    Grants listed
    269
    Assets, end of year
    $131,459,944

  • Tax year 2021

    $14,673,717

    Grants listed
    233
    Assets, end of year
    $142,608,657

  • Tax year 2020

    $12,204,263

    Grants listed
    226
    Assets, end of year
    $154,362,375

  • Tax year 2019

    $11,157,283

    Grants listed
    220
    Assets, end of year
    $154,563,420

  • Tax year 2018

    $10,442,679

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $158,120,117

  • Tax year 2017

    $12,675,417

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $162,332,323

Grants paid in 2024

259 grants, largest first

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

  1. Asheville SchoolAsheville, NC

    Restricted - humanities & economics program

    $500,000
  2. Economic Policy Innovation CenterArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $500,000
  3. NC Zoological Society IncAsheboro, NC

    Restricted - 50th anniversary campaign

    $500,000
  4. Raleigh Rescue Mission IncRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - women's facility capital campaign

    $500,000
  5. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  6. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  7. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  8. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  9. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  10. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  11. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  12. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  13. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  14. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  15. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  16. John Locke FoundationRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $328,250
  17. Advancing American Freedom FoundationWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $250,000
  18. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $250,000
  19. UNC CH Philosophy Politics & EconomicsChapel Hill, NC

    Restricted - philosophy, politics, and economics program

    $250,000
  20. Freopp - Foundation for Research on Equal OpportunityAustin, TX

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $200,000
  21. Duke University Center for History of Political Economy (hope)Durham, NC

    Restricted - center for history of political economy

    $175,000
  22. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    Restricted - academic talent development program

    $175,000
  23. Charlotte Museum of HistoryCharlotte, NC

    Restricted - revolutionary war america 250 exhibit

    $150,000
  24. Independent InstituteOakland, CA

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $135,000
  25. Reason Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $135,000
  26. The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $135,000
  27. Competitive Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $125,000
  28. NC Family Policy CouncilRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $125,000
  29. State Policy NetworkArlington, VA

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $125,000
  30. Mercatus CenterArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $120,000
  31. Manhattan Institute for Policy Research IncNew York, NY

    Restricted - future of freedom intitative

    $115,000
  32. National Review InstituteNew York, NY

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $115,000
  33. Ncsu - PpeRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - philosophy, politics, and economics program

    $110,000
  34. Safelight IncHendersonville, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $108,000
  35. Grayson-Jockey Club Research FoundationLexington, KY

    Restricted - shining a light on the black box of early pregnancy loss study

    $107,151
  36. American Institute for Economic Research (aier)Great Barrington, MA

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $100,000
  37. Franklin News FoundationChicago, IL

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $100,000
  38. Mercatus CenterArlington, VA

    Restricted - future of freedom initiative

    $100,000
  39. Baptists on Mission (formerly NC Baptist Men)Cary, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $75,000
  40. Clemson University Foundation - Institute for the Study of CapitalismClemson, SC

    Restricted - institute for the study of capitalism

    $75,000
  41. Mercatus CenterArlington, VA

    Restricted - brickell conference and activities

    $75,000
  42. Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $75,000
  43. Positive Child AllianceMorrisville, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $75,000
  44. Raleigh Rescue Mission IncRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $75,000
  45. The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $75,000
  46. Vandenberg CoalitionWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $75,000
  47. New Vocations Racehorse Adoptions ProgramLexington, KY

    Unrestricted grant

    $65,000
  48. State Policy NetworkArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $60,000
  49. Sunrise Preservation GroupSouthern Pnes, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $59,500
  50. Ncsu Free & Open Societies ProjectRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - school of public & international affairs

    $54,000
  51. American Battlefield TrustWashington, DC

    Restricted - NC expansion of the liberty trail

    $50,000
  52. American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  53. Archbridge InstituteWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  54. Asheville SchoolAsheville, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  55. Carolina BalletRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  56. Carolina BalletRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - stars and stripes america 250 performance

    $50,000
  57. Individual

    Restricted - project to restore competitive federalism

    $50,000
  58. Community Housing Coalition of Madison CountyMarshall, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $50,000
  59. Community Partners of HopeHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  60. Duke University - Civil Discourse ProjectDurham, NC

    Restricted - civil discourse project

    $50,000
  61. Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy StudiesWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  62. Henderson Family YMCAHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  63. Hospice of Wake County DBA Transitions LifecareRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  64. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    Restricted - entrepreneurial educators fund in the carolinas

    $50,000
  65. Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VA

    Restricted - policy impact initiative

    $50,000
  66. Institute for JusticeArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  67. Lucy Burns InstituteMiddleton, WI

    Restricted - ballotpedia

    $50,000
  68. National Review InstituteNew York, NY

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  69. National Taxpayers Union FoundationWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  70. NC Center on Actual InnocenceDurham, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  71. NC Institute of Public LeadershipRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  72. NC SymphonyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  73. Occoneechee Council - BSARaleigh, NC

    Restricted - scoutreach program

    $50,000
  74. Parents for Educational Freedom in North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  75. PhoenixDenver, CO

    Restricted - wake county programs

    $50,000
  76. Ravenscroft SchoolRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  77. Tax FoundationWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  78. Virginia Episcopal SchoolLynchburg, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  79. With Love From JesusRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $50,000
  80. NC Opera CompanyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $45,000
  81. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  82. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  83. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  84. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  85. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  86. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  87. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  88. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  89. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  90. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  91. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  92. James G Martin Center for Academic RenewalRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,667
  93. Secu Family House at UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $41,500
  94. Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC

    Restricted - honors college

    $40,000
  95. Cato InstituteWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $40,000
  96. Duke University Dept of Political ScienceDurham, NC

    Restricted - ppe program

    $40,000
  97. Individual

    Unrestricted grant

    $40,000
  98. Occoneechee Council - BSARaleigh, NC

    Restricted - pope eagle scout scholarships

    $40,000
  99. Philadelphia SocietyGrand Rapids, MI

    Restricted - future of freedom intitative

    $40,000
  100. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $40,000
  101. Winston-Salem State University FoundationWinston Salem, NC

    Restricted - center for the study of economic mobility

    $40,000
  102. Elizabeth Vann Moore FoundationEdenton, NC

    Restricted - hayes historic cemetery renovation; america 250 project

    $37,500
  103. Gha Autism SupportsAlbemarle, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $35,377
  104. College of Charleston FoundationCharleston, SC

    Restricted - center for public choice and market process

    $35,000
  105. Green Chair ProjectRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $35,000
  106. Independent InstituteOakland, CA

    Restricted - independent review

    $35,000
  107. The Embassy Cultural Center Foundation McGregor HallHenderson, NC

    Restricted - mcgregor hall performing arts center

    $35,000
  108. Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange CoHillsborough, NC

    Restricted - third provincial congress event

    $33,000
  109. Arise Collective (ipmw)Raleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  110. Best NC-NC Business Leaders for EducationCary, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  111. BridgeusaSan Francisco, CA

    Restricted - NC activities

    $30,000
  112. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of RaleighRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - support circles & food pantry in wake co

    $30,000
  113. Chowan Arts CouncilEdenton, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  114. Duke University - Transformative IdeasDurham, NC

    Restricted - transformative ideas project

    $30,000
  115. Fellowship Home of RaleighRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  116. Raleigh Fine Arts SocietyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  117. Reason Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  118. Reformers AcademyQuincy, MA

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  119. Stepup MinistryRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $30,000
  120. Wake Forest University FoundationWinston Salem, NC

    Restricted - center for the study of capitalism

    $30,000
  121. Young VoicesWashington, DC

    Restricted - freedom conservatism activities

    $30,000
  122. Safe Families for Children AllianceChicago, IL

    Restricted - raleigh chapter

    $27,000
  123. Alliance Medical MinistryRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  124. American Juris LinkPhoenix, AZ

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  125. Atlas Economic Research Foundation DBA Atlas NetworkArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  126. Baptists on Mission (formerly NC Baptist Men)Cary, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $25,000
  127. Carolinas Academic Leadership NetworkRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  128. Classical Liberals in the Carolinas IncCharlotte, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  129. Competitive Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  130. Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  131. Franklin News FoundationChicago, IL

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  132. Full Gospel TabernacleLumberton, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  133. Habitat for Humanity of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  134. Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  135. Institute for Free SpeechWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  136. Jesse Helms Center FoundationWingate, NC

    Restricted - nance lecture series

    $25,000
  137. Jesse Helms Center FoundationWingate, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  138. Liberty Justice CenterAustin, TX

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  139. Loaves & Fishes MinistryRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  140. Masonic Home for Children at OxfordOxford, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  141. National School Choice Resource CenterAventura, FL

    Restricted - NC programs

    $25,000
  142. Neighbor to NeighborRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  143. People United for PrivacyWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  144. Public Interest Legal FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  145. Real Clear FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  146. Rebuilding Together of the TriangleCary, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  147. Salvation Army of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $25,000
  148. Salvation Army of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  149. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $25,000
  150. Trosa - Triangle Residential Options for Substance AbusersDurham, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $25,000
  151. UNC Arts & Sciences FoundationChapel Hill, NC

    Restricted - school of civic life & leadership (scill)

    $25,000
  152. Young America's FoundationReston, VA

    Restricted - national journalism center

    $25,000
  153. Make-A-Wish Eastern NCRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - vance county

    $22,500
  154. Western Carolina University FoundationCullowhee, NC

    Restricted - scaled-up seminar

    $22,000
  155. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  156. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  157. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  158. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  159. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  160. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  161. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  162. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  163. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  164. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  165. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  166. NC Institute for Constitutional LawRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $21,250
  167. Parkway Playhouse of BurnsvilleBurnsville, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,200
  168. Acts of Vance County IncHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  169. American Institute for Economic Research (aier)Great Barrington, MA

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  170. American Legislative Exchange CouncilArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  171. Baptist Children's Homes of North CarolinaThomasville, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  172. Boys & Girls Club North Central NCOxford, NC

    Restricted - vance county activities

    $20,000
  173. Charlotte Museum of HistoryCharlotte, NC

    Restricted - mecklenburg declaration exhibit

    $20,000
  174. Community Music SchoolRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  175. Dress for Success Triangle NCRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  176. Jobs for LifeRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  177. Life Line Outreach IncHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  178. May 20th SocietyCharlotte, NC

    Restricted - 250th anniversary moot court event

    $20,000
  179. NC Master ChoraleRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  180. Paragon Health InstituteArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  181. Rebuilding HopeHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  182. Southern Sun Farm SanctuaryGlendale Springs, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $20,000
  183. Stepup MinistryRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - program evaluation

    $20,000
  184. Student Free Press Associationthe College FixHillsdale, MI

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  185. Triangle Youth Music (philharmonic Association)Cary, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  186. Turning Point Community DevelopmentHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $20,000
  187. YMCA Western NCAsheville, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $20,000
  188. Positive Child AllianceMorrisville, NC

    Restricted - vance co child wellbeing landscape analysis

    $19,928
  189. SafechildRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $17,000
  190. Hope ReinsRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $16,000
  191. Hubzone Technology InitiativeHenderson, NC

    Restricted - new equipment purchase

    $16,000
  192. 50CAN Inc DBA NorthcarolinacanGreensboro, NC

    Restricted - northcarolinacan

    $15,000
  193. Antonin Scalia Law School at GmuArlington, VA

    Restricted - law & economics center

    $15,000
  194. ArtsplosureRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  195. Camp CorralRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  196. Carying PlaceCary, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  197. Center for Equal OpportunityWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  198. Coweta Samaritan Clinic IncNewnan, GA

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  199. Daniel Center for Math and ScienceRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  200. Dementia Alliance of NCRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  201. Diaper TrainRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  202. Free to Choose NetworkErie, PA

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  203. Institute for Energy ResearchWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  204. Junior Achievement of Eastern NCRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - wake county programs

    $15,000
  205. Note in the PocketRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  206. Occoneechee Council - BSARaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  207. Raleigh Little TheatreRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  208. Reality MinistriesDurham, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  209. Sam Child Advocacy CenterHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  210. Shepherd Youth RanchCreedmoor, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  211. Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation DBA Tammy Lynn CenterRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - respite care services

    $15,000
  212. The Joel FundWake Forest, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $15,000
  213. Wingate UniversityWingate, NC

    Restricted - econ309 and shark tank event

    $14,000
  214. Casa-Community Alternatives for Supportive AbodesRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $12,000
  215. Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & LibertyGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  216. America's FutureWashington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  217. Backstretch Employee Services Team Inc (best NY)Elmont, NY

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  218. Capital Research CenterArlington, VA

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  219. Center for the Study of Technology and Society (the New Atlantis)Washington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  220. Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  221. Emmaus House of RaleighRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  222. Foundation for Government AccountabilityNaples, FL

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  223. Freopp - Foundation for Research on Equal OpportunityAustin, TX

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  224. Gigi's Playhouse RaleighRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  225. Godwin Presbyterian ChurchGodwin, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  226. Helping Horse Theraupetic Riding ProgramRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  227. MADE4MERaleigh, NC

    Restricted - wake & vance county projects

    $10,000
  228. Mission TriangleRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  229. Network of Enlightened Women (new)Washington, DC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  230. Oak City CaresRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  231. Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  232. Pacific Research Institute for Public PolicySan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  233. Preservation North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  234. Property and Environment Research CenterBozeman, MT

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  235. Salvation Army of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - hurricane helene relief in NC

    $10,000
  236. Stable RecoveryLexington, KY

    Unrestricted grant

    $10,000
  237. Thoroughbred Charities of AmericaLexington, KY

    Restricted - grants program

    $10,000
  238. YMCA of the TriangleRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - y excel program

    $10,000
  239. Fraser InstituteVancouver, Canada

    Restricted - econ journal watch

    $10,000
  240. Edmonds Tennis & Education FoundationHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $8,000
  241. Hubzone Technology InitiativeHenderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $8,000
  242. America's FutureWashington, DC

    Restricted - 2024 children's business fair

    $7,588
  243. Raleigh CamerataApex, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $7,500
  244. Triangle Special Hockey AssociationCary, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $7,500
  245. Fraser InstituteVancouver, Canada

    Restricted - CL press

    $7,500
  246. With Love From JesusRaleigh, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $7,000
  247. 4 Point 0Henderson, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $5,000
  248. Autism Society of North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Restricted - wake and vance county clients

    $5,000
  249. Scottish Cultural Outreach FoundationSwansboro, NC

    Unrestricted grant

    $5,000
  250. Tahoe FundTahoe City, CA

    Restricted - trail restoration projects in NV

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education19 grants $1,301,00024% of the total
  2. Human services14 grants $857,00016% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking15 grants $693,00413% of the total
  4. Public affairs9 grants $570,00010% of the total
  5. Arts and culture15 grants $549,70010% of the total
  6. Social science4 grants $345,0006% of the total
  7. 14 other causes45 grants $1,136,87721% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina173 grants $10,292,509
  2. Virginia18 grants $1,735,000
  3. District of Columbia25 grants $1,397,588
  4. New York4 grants $290,000
  5. California6 grants $225,000
  6. Texas2 grants $210,000
  7. Illinois5 grants $202,000
  8. Kentucky4 grants $192,151
  9. Massachusetts3 grants $150,000
  10. South Carolina2 grants $110,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • James Arthur PopeCHAIRMAN Hours 10Pay $0
  • Amanda J PopeVICE CHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joyce L PopeASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • David M StoverBOARD MEMBER Hours 10Pay $25,000
  • John M HoodPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $297,500
  • Iris TurnerASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 31Pay $70,000
  • Earle PopeBOARD MEMBER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Michael SmithBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $25,000
  • Michael McKnightBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $25,000

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008Raleigh, NC 347 grants Accepts applications $20,338,428 giving
  2. The Morehead-Cain FoundationChapel Hill, NC 422 grants Accepts applications $14,946,994 giving
  3. John M Belk EndowmentCharlotte, NC 86 grants Preselected only $14,691,485 giving
  4. Charles A Cannon Trust No 1Concord, NC 133 grants Preselected only $16,812,015 giving
  5. Z Smith Reynolds Foundation IncWinstonsalem, NC 298 grants Preselected only $21,748,494 giving