Private foundation · EIN 35-1970752 · Pinehurst, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Humke Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $182K total, median $15K. 75% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$182K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NC
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke UniversityDurham, NCTo provide a superior liberal education, to prepare future members of learned professions, to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and to he…$150K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GATo build homes, communities, and hope$25K
Moore Coalition for Human CareSouthern Pines, NCTo alleviate hunger and ease financial strain for struggling households.$5,000
FIRST Tee Chapter of the SandhillsPinehurst, NCTo promote the sport of golf$2,000

By state: North Carolina 3 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Humke Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pinehurst, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Humke Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Humke Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Humke Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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