Private foundation · EIN 56-1939755 · Mount Olive, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

E J Pope & Son 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $63K total, median $1,000. 96% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$63K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NC
96%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Ej Pope III, Po Drawer 649, Mount Olive, Nc, 9196586566 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NCGeneral purpose$20K
Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$10K
Nc AquariumKure Beach, NCGeneral purpose$5,000
3hcGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$2,500
Carteret Health CareMorehead City, NCGeneral purpose$2,500
United Way of Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$2,500
Mt Olive Community DevelopmentMount Olive, NCGeneral purpose$2,500
Tuscarora Boy ScoutsGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$2,000
Boys and Girls Club of CoaWinterville, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Communities in SchoolsGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Community Soup KitchenGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Food BankGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Nc Museum of HistoryRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Nc Pickle FestivalMount Olive, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Ncpcm Buddy Pope ScholarshipRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Relay of Life Wayne CountyDudley, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Wayne County DayGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Wayne Pregnancy CenterGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Ahold Delhaize USA Family FoundationCarlisle, PAGeneral purpose$1,000
Southeastern Cancer CareGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$1,000
Paramount TheatreGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$500
Stage StruckGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$500
Wagon Tails Farm RescueBeulaville, NCGeneral purpose$500
Watch Wayne CountyGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$500
Oberry FoundationGoldsboro, NCGeneral purpose$300

By state: North Carolina 26 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

E J Pope & Son Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Olive, North Carolina, administered in care of E J Pope Jr, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does E J Pope & Son Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 E J Pope & Son Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $63K across 27 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does E J Pope & Son Foundation give?

North Carolina (26 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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