Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-3532956
Foundation Overview
Based in Kernersville, NC, Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation has awarded 138 grants totaling $1,682,950 to organizations in North Carolina. Individual grants range from $450 to $55,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Kernersville (80%), Winston Salem (14%), Durham (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 29% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Control Ministry | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kernersville Library | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2023 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2023 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2023 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | $20,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Mobile Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2023 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2023 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2023 |
| The Diaper Bank Of Nc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Crossnore Communities For Children | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kernersville Kiwanis Club | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kernersville Library | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2023 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2023 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2023 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | $20,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Mobile Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2023 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2023 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2023 |
| The Diaper Bank Of Nc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Crossnore Communities For Children | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kernersville Kiwanis Club | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2022 |
| Kernersville Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2022 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2022 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2022 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Mobile Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2022 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2022 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2022 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2022 |
| The Korners Folly Foundation | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kernersville Library | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Diaper Bank Of Nc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2022 |
| Kernersville Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2022 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2022 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2022 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Mobile Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2022 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2022 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2022 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2022 |
| The Korners Folly Foundation | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kernersville Library | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Diaper Bank Of Nc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2022 |
| Kernersville Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2022 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2022 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2022 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Mobile Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2022 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2022 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2022 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary School | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2022 |
| The Korners Folly Foundation | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kernersville Library | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Diaper Bank Of Nc | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Cash Elementary School Pta | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Additional Resources For The Teachers And Staff To Help Educate The Students And Various Activities For The Staff And Students To Take Pride In Their School Environment. | 2021 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2021 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $35,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Camp Hanes | 2021 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2021 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $2,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2021 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2021 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2021 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2021 |
| Shepherds Center | $30,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2021 |
| Carenet Counseling | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Caleb's Creek Elementary School | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Piney Grove Elementary School | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary School | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Kernersville Elementary School | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Senior Services Inc | $25,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2021 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $2,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2020 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2020 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Cruise-in | 2020 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2020 |
| Shepherds Center | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2020 |
| The Korners Folly Foundation | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Support For The Organization's Exempt Purpose. | 2020 |
| Kernersville Downtown Preservation | $27,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Activities For Downtown Kernersville. | 2020 |
| Nc Restaurant & Lodging | $27,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Support Prostart Programming In High Schools Across The State And Connecting Hospitality Industry Professionals With The Classroom. | 2020 |
| Cash Elementary School Pta | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Additional Resources For The Teachers And Staff To Help Educate The Students And Various Activities For The Staff And Students To Take Pride In Their School Environment. | 2020 |
| Greater Winston-salem Chamber Of Commerce | $27,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Winston-salem. | 2020 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $27,500 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Provide Support For Community College And Its Activities. | 2020 |
| Forsyth County Public Library | $55,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support Charitable Purpose Of Library. | 2018 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2018 |
| Kernersville Civitan Club | $500 | Kernersville, NC, US | Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Community Swim Lessons | 2018 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2018 |
| Main Street Umc | $500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Carenet Counseling | 2018 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2018 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Educate The Public About The Preservation Of Original And Restored Antique Automobiles | 2018 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2018 |
| Sedge Garden United Methodist Church | $7,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support General Programs | 2018 |
| Shepherds Center | $2,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2018 |
| Town Of Kernersville | $20,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support General Programs For New City Park | 2018 |
| The Foundation Of Forsyth Tech | $25,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | To Support Arnold King Endowed Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $4,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2017 |
| Kernersville Civitan Club | $500 | Kernersville, NC, US | Charitable Use | 2017 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Public Safety Memorial And Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2017 |
| Kernersville Middle School Ptsa | $20,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Technology Upgrades | 2017 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $2,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2017 |
| Main Street Umc | $450 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Carenet Counseling | 2017 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Prevention Of Domestic Violence | 2017 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Educate The Public About The Preservation Of Original And Restored Antique Automobiles | 2017 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2017 |
| Sedge Garden United Methodist Church | $7,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support The Grounded Youth Ministry And To Refurbish Cemetary | 2017 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2017 |
| Town Of Kernersville | $50,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Water Feature At New Kernersville Downtown Public Park | 2017 |
| Kernersville Chamber Of Commerce | $7,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Promote Economic Activities In Kernersville | 2016 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | $18,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Public Safety Memorial And Scholarships For Kernersville Residents | 2016 |
| Kernersville Civitan Club | $500 | Kernersville, NC, US | Charitable Use | 2016 |
| Sedge Garden United Methodist Church | $15,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support The Grounded Youth Ministry And To Refurbish Cemetary | 2016 |
| Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | Provide Educational Opportunites To Adults And Children And Development Of New Garden Spaces | 2016 |
| Shepherds Center | $25,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Successful Aging And Volunteer Opportunities For Older Adults | 2016 |
| Uncg Bryan School Of Business | $15,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | To Support The Schools Undergraduate Online Logistics Program | 2016 |
| Kernersville Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Support Summer Education Program | 2016 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | $1,000 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Educate The Public About The Preservation Of Original And Restored Antique Automobiles | 2016 |
| Novant Health Foundation | $20,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support Nursing Education | 2016 |
| Winston Salem Business Inc | $10,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Recruit New Businesses To Winston Salem And Forsyth County | 2016 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | $2,500 | Kernersville, NC, US | To Share Christmas Joy Through The Christmas Stocking Fund To Local Low-income Families | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-3532956 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 687 Kernersville, NC 27285-0687 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Amy P Stinnett |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Michael Stinnett |
| Secretary/treasurer | Jeffrey B Taylor |
Forms 990-PF
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