How to apply
Mail to iris turner, 3725 national drive, suite 150, raleigh, nc 27612 Contact: Iris Turner, 3725 National Drive Suite 150, Raleigh, Nc, 9197809257 Deadlines: Applications are accepted prior to jan1st and july 1st for consideration at the grant meeting. Restrictions: Preferences are given to requests for the following programs: Character building increase self-awareness helping those unable to help themselves
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 68 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nc Museum of History FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $250K |
| Elizabeth Vann Moore FoundationEdenton, NC | General operating | $200K |
| Ncsu FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $95K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC | General operating | $50K |
| Wake Med FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $50K |
| Healing TransitionsRaleigh, NC | General operating | $50K |
| Nc Museum of Art FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $50K |
| Saint Marys SchoolRaleigh, NC | General operating | $41K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the AlbemableEdenton, NC | General operating | $20K |
| Carolina Ballet IncRaleigh, NC | General operating | $20K |
| Transitions LifecareRaleigh, NC | General operating | $20K |
| Nc Organizing CommitteeCary, NC | General operating | $20K |
| Wake ReliefRaleigh, NC | General operating | $20K |
| UNC C-StepChapel Hill, NC | General operating | $15K |
| Friends of the Nc MuseumRaleigh, NC | General operating | $15K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC | General operating | $15K |
| Salvation Army of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC | General operating | $15K |
| Alliance Medical Ministry IncRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Arise CollectiveRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| BeginningsRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Diaper TrainRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Green Chair ProjectRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Marbles Kids MuseumRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Public Ed WorksRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Triangle Family Services IncRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| With Love From Jesus MinistriesRaleigh, NC | General operating | $10K |
| Canines for Services IncWilmington, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| CASARaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Corral Riding AcademyCary, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Crooks Corner Book Prize FoundationChapel Hill, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success TriangleRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the City of Raleigh MuseumRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Haven House IncRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| InteractRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mission TriangleRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Preservation NcRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stepup MinistryRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Southlight HealthcareRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wakeed PartnershipRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alice Aycock for CenterRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Women Center of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Note in the PocketRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Spce of Wake CountyRaleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Folds of HonorOwasso, OK | General operating | $5,000 |
| Caring Community FoundationCary, NC | General operating | $2,500 |
| Oak City CaresRaleigh, NC | General operating | $2,500 |
| ArtsplosureRaleigh, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Beauport Historical AssociationBeaufort, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Beauport Historical FoundationBeaufort, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Project Enlightment FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation IncChapell Hill, NC | General operating | $1,500 |
| National Humanities CenterResearch Triangle Park, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Nc Museum of History AssociatesRaleigh, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Randolph College Office of Institutional AdvancementLynchburg, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill LibrariesChapel Hill, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Milburnie FoundationRaleigh, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Compass CenterChapel Hill, NC | General operating | $500 |
| Orange County Literacy Council IncCarrboro, NC | General operating | $500 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Institute for the Arts and HumanitiesChapell Hill, NC | General operating | $500 |
By state: North Carolina 66 · Oklahoma 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Trent Ragland Jr Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in High Point, North Carolina, administered in care of First Union Natl Bank of NC, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Trent Ragland Jr Trust 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 Trent Ragland Jr Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 68 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Trent Ragland Jr Trust give?
North Carolina (66 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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