Private foundation · EIN 47-5450179 · Greenville, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill and Agnes Monk Family Foundation

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: 40 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$1.7M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NC
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NCVarious programs$250K
The Oakwood SchoolGreenville, NCMonk family scholars/general fd$200K
Nc Aquarium SocietyRaleigh, NCVarious programs$200K
Saint Mary's SchoolRaleigh, NCVarious programs$167K
Nc Musuem of Art FoundationRaleigh, NCVarious programs$167K
Pitt Community College FoundationGreenville, NC15 in five endowment campaign$125K
Heart of EncGreenville, NCVarious programs$100K
Schwab Charitable FundWinstonsalem, NCDonor advised$50K
Ecu Health FoundationGreenville, NCInvest in our future fund$50K
Greenville Community Shelters IncGreenville, NCBuilding project fund$50K
Scouting for AmericaIrving, TXVarious programs$50K
UNC Health FoundationChapel Hill, NCVarious programs$50K
All Saints Episcopal ChurchAtlanta, GASaint mary's forever campaign$40K
The Community Foundation of Nc EastGreenville, NCVarious programs$25K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCWilliam monk jr. scholarship fund$20K
St Pauls Episcopal ChurchGreenville, NCAnnual giving commitment$16K
American Red Cross FoundationCharlotte, NCVarious programs$10K
Atlanta Community Food BankEast Point, GAVarious programs$10K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAAnnual fund$10K
House of CherithAtlanta, GAVarious programs$10K
La-Amistad IncAtlanta, GAVarious programs$10K
Southwest Christian CareUnion City, GAVarious programs$10K
Woodruff Arts Center IncAtlanta, GAVarious programs$10K
Salem Academy and CollegeWinstonsalem, NCAcademy fund$5,000
Atlanta Beltline Partnership IncAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Atlanta Contemporary Art CenterAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Atlanta Memorial Park ConservancyAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Atlanta Speech SchoolAtlanta, GAAnnual fund$5,000
Bearings Bike ShopAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Feed Your Neighbor Community Food PantryGreenville, NCVarious programs$5,000
George West Mental Health FoundAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Greenville Museum of ArtGreenville, NCVarious programs$5,000
Midtown Assistance Center IncAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Museum of Contemporary Art of GaAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
Respite Care AtlantaAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GAVarious programs$5,000
The Nc East AllianceEdenton, NCVarious programs$5,000
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALVarious programs$5,000
Pitt Community College FoundationGreenville, NCDaniel l taylor, jr scholarship$2,500
Raising Young MenWinterville, NCGeneral fund$2,500

By state: North Carolina 21 · Georgia 16 · Texas 1 · California 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Bill and Agnes Monk Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bill and Agnes Monk Family Foundation 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 Bill and Agnes Monk Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 40 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bill and Agnes Monk Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (21 grants), Georgia (16 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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