Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-1949712
Foundation Overview
Based in Goldsboro, NC, Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation has awarded 315 grants totaling $928,020 to organizations in North Carolina, Kentucky and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $41,600, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$928,020
Total Assets
$2,405,226
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%
6 of 54 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
98% 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 Goldsboro (51%), Raleigh (14%), Mount Olive (6%).
Funding Trajectory
-19%
Declining funding trend with 19% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (64%). 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 Ellen & Munroe Best Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Friends Of Nc Maritime Museum | $300 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Jane Family Foundation | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Nc Museum Of History | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Patetown Volunteer Fire Dept | $200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Princeton Bapitist Church | $2,200 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Stage Struck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive | 2024 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | $2,070 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne Literacy Connection Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2001- D E Ash St | 2024 |
| Root Elementary School Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2024 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $11,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| East Carolina University | $8,250 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Medical Missions Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2024 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Friends Of Nc Maritime Museum | $300 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Jane Family Foundation | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Nc Museum Of History | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Patetown Volunteer Fire Dept | $200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Princeton Bapitist Church | $2,200 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Stage Struck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive | 2024 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | $2,070 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2024 |
| Wayne Literacy Connection Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2001- D E Ash St | 2024 |
| Root Elementary School Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2024 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $11,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| East Carolina University | $8,250 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2024 |
| Medical Missions Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2024 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $2,750 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Friends Of Nc Maritime Museum | $300 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Friends Of Seymour | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $5,000 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Nc Museum Of History | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Patetown Volunteer Fire Dept | $250 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Princeton High Scool | $1,500 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Princeton Bapitist Church | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Stage Struck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive | 2023 |
| Wake Forest Univesity | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive | 2023 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2023 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $850 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2023 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2023 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr | 2023 |
| Wayne Literacy Connection Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2001- D E Ash St | 2023 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Wcda-impact Wayne | 2023 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| East Carolina University | $20,750 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2023 |
| Young Life | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $26,300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Literacy Connections Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $10,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Princeton Athletic Dept | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $34,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Seymour | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,750 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Young Life | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $26,300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Literacy Connections Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $10,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Princeton Athletic Dept | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $34,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Seymour | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,750 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Young Life | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $26,300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Literacy Connections Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $10,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Princeton Athletic Dept | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $34,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Seymour | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,750 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Young Life | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $26,300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Literacy Connections Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $10,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Wcc Foundation | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Unc Humanities Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Princeton Athletic Dept | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $34,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Seymour | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,750 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2022 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $30,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| 3hc | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Boys Scout Tuscarora Troop 2 | $3,200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Core Sound Kitchen Soup Of Goldsbor | $350 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Goldsboro Foundatio | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Mayfield Ky Tornado Relief Fund | $2,000 | Fancy Farm, KY, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Meredith College | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Princeton Hs Booster Club | $1,000 | Princeton, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Mental Health Association | $200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $25,700 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne County Recovery Corp | $5,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne County United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne Literacy Connection Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wcc Foundation | $1,300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wcda-impact Wayne | $3,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Ymca Raleigh Campership | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| Young Life | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2021 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $3,480 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Boys Scouts Of Tuscorora | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Carolina Public Humanity | $750 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Core Sound Kitchen Soup Of Goldsbor | $300 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Meredith College | $250 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| University Of Mount Olive | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Nc Museum Of Histoy | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Stage Stuck | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| The Flynn Home | $1,000 | Wilson, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| The Lacy Foundation | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Wcda Impact Wayne | $3,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Watch Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wayne Country Day School | $16,400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wayne County Historical Association | $600 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support The Mission Of The Organization | 2020 |
| United Way Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Wayne Literacy Connections Of Wayne | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Ymca Raleigh | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Young Life Of Wayne County | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | $200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | To Support Mission Of Organization | 2020 |
| Flynn Christian Fellowship Home | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Organization Mission | 2018 |
| The Foundation Of Wcc | $9,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Raleigh Ymca | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Mount Olive University | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Arts Council Of Wayne County | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Wayne County Literacy Connection | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Community Soup Kitch Of Goldsboro | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Watch | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Wcda Impact Wayne | $3,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organizatin | 2018 |
| Stagestruck | $250 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Tusaroa | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Goldsboro Cougar Touchdown Club | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | $41,600 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Wayne Co | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum | $250 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Elon University | $2,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Friends Of Nc Maritime Museum | $250 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Meredith College | $250 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Nc Museum Of History | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,000 | Winston Salem, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Young Life Of Wayne County | $2,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Wayne Charitable Partnership | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Carolina Public Humanities | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| Wayne United Way | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Mission Of Organization | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $35,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Witnessing Ministries Of Christ | 2016 |
| Adla Inc | $500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Support Ministry | 2016 |
| Arts Council | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Cultrual Events | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Tusarora | $1,500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Boy Scout Programs | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Wayne County | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Youth Activities | 2016 |
| Campbell University | $1,000 | Buies Creek, NC, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Wayne County Literacy Connection | $2,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Core Sound Water Fowl Mus | $250 | Harkers Island, NC, US | Support Waterfowl Programs | 2016 |
| Community Soup Kitchen Of Goldsboro | $300 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Feeding The Homeless | 2016 |
| Elon University | $2,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholorships | 2016 |
| Flyn Christian Fellowhip Home | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Substance Abuse Programs | 2016 |
| Friends Of Nc Maitime Muawum | $200 | Beaufort, NC, US | Support Maritime Museum | 2016 |
| Goldsboro Touchdown Club | $500 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Local Cummunity And Sports Programs | 2016 |
| Meredith College | $250 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholorships | 2016 |
| Mount Olive University | $2,500 | Mount Olive, NC, US | Scholorships | 2016 |
| The Paramount Theatre Foundation | $400 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Production Of Cultural Community Events | 2016 |
| Stagestruck | $250 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Youth Arts | 2016 |
| Pitt Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Greenville, NC, US | Support Noncommercial Research | 2016 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $500 | Port Chester, NY, US | Support Research For A Cure For Leukemia And Lymph | 2016 |
| Nc History Museum | $150 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Nc History Programs | 2016 |
| Wayne Chartiable Partnership | $1,000 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Support Community Benefit Activities | 2016 |
| Grant Checks Returned From Prior Ye | $6,200 | Goldsboro, NC, US | Refund Of Grant Checks | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-1949712 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 809 MILL RD Goldsboro, NC 27534-8947 |
Key People (1)
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| President | C Monroe Best |
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