Private foundation · EIN 56-1949954 · Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John R and Carolyn J Maness Family 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: 55 grants paid, $220K total, median $2,000. 65% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$220K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NC
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
White Memorial Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$23K
UVA - Curry School of EducationCharlottesville, VAGeneral purpose support$20K
Canterbury SchoolGreensboro, NCChapel endowment fund$18K
Landon SchoolBethesda, MDGeneral purpose support$15K
Holton Arms School IncBethesda, MDGeneral purpose support$11K
Primary Day SchoolBethesda, MDGeneral purpose support$10K
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartBethesda, MDGeneral purpose support$10K
All Saints ChurchChevy Chase, MDGeneral purpose support$5,000
Best Friends FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$5,000
Hillwood Museum & GardensWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$5,000
University of Va McIntire School of Commerce FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral purpose support$5,000
Uncg - Bryan School of BusinessGreensboro, NCGeneral purpose support$4,550
Urban Ministries of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$4,000
Arts & Science Foundation Unc-ChChapel Hill, NCGeneral purpose support$3,250
Frankie Lemmon SchoolRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
Nc Museum of ArtRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
SafechildRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
Saint Mary's SchoolRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
The Educational Foundation IncChapel Hill, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
Wellspring FoundationGreensboro, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
YMCA of the TriangleRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$3,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral purpose support$3,000
Carolina BalletRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,500
Fund for the Endowment of the Diplomatic Reception RoomsWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$2,500
Stepup MinistriesRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,500
Transitions of Life CareRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,500
White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$2,500
Alliance Medical MinistryRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Boys and Girls Club of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Concord Hill SchoolChevy Chase, MDGeneral purpose support$2,000
Decorative Arts TrustMedia, PAGeneral purpose support$2,000
Green Chair ProjectRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Junior League of RaleighRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Nc Museum of History AssociatesRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
North Carolina SymphonyRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Raleigh Fine ArtsRaleigh, NCEndowment fund$2,000
Tammy Lynn CenterRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
William Peace UniversityRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Rex Healthcare FoundationChapel Hill, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
The Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FLGeneral purpose support$2,000
Triangle Family ServicesRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$2,000
Triangle Golf Fdn Dba FIRST Tee of the TriangleRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,550
Joel Lane Museum HouseRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,500
Wake Medical Center FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,500
Dress for Success Triangle NcRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,500
Community Music SchoolRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,150
Greensboro History MuseumGreensboro, NCGeneral purpose support$1,000
Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchGreensboro, NCGeneral purpose support$1,000
Inter-Faith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose support$1,000
Oak Hill CemeteryWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$1,000
Childrens Hospital FoundationSilver Spring, MDGeneral purpose support$1,000
Christ Church GeorgetownWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$500
Peace for DCWashington, DCGeneral purpose support$500

By state: North Carolina 36 · Maryland 7 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 7 · Georgia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

John R and Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, administered in care of Ubs Ag-Mfo, 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 John R and Carolyn J Maness Family 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 John R and Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $220K across 55 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does John R and Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (36 grants), Maryland (7 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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