Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Goldsboro, North Carolina
8 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Goldsboro, North Carolina, holding $41M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 1 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R a Bryan Foundation Incsince 1958 | $1.2M43 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $25M |
| Ta Loving Foundationsince 2024 | $540K20 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $4.8M |
| J L Maxwell Jr Foundationsince 2008 | $293K11 grants · 2025 | $29K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Iskander Family Foundation Incsince 2003 | $220K8 grants · 2024 | $775 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Borden Foundationsince 2002 | $188K34 grants · 2025 | $4,500 | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Borden Fund Incsince 1963 | $161K42 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Mid Atlantic Foundationsince 1997 | $61K40 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.4M |
| Ellen and Munroe Best Family Foundationsince 1996 | $37K24 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in North Carolina
All 3| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | North Carolina Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateNorth Carolina Arts Council | North Carolina Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | North Carolina Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateNorth Carolina Humanities | North Carolina Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Goldsboro, North Carolina?
Our directory lists 8 private grantmaking foundations in Goldsboro, North Carolina with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $41M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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