The Anonymous Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 56-2152734

Foundation Overview

Based in Greensboro, NC, The Anonymous Fund has awarded 178 grants totaling $5,597,990 to organizations in Florida, North Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $8,750.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,597,990
Total Assets
$8,636,676
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,750

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

7 of 24 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

72% 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 Greensboro (64%), Winstonsalem (12%), Raleigh (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-48%

Declining funding trend with 48% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). 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 The Anonymous Fund'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
Choate Rosemary Hall $5,000 Wallingford, CT, US To Educate Young People To Become Informed, Active, And Responsible Members Of The World Community. 2024
Cone Health Philanthropy $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Eliminate Health Inequities By Investing In Community-driven Solutions And Promoting Wellness Across The Region. 2024
Diocese Of Charlotte $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Serve The Spiritual And Pastoral Needs Of Catholics In Western North Carolina. 2024
Eastern Music Festival $50,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Promote Musical Enrichment, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, And Diversity Through Education And Concerts. 2024
Family Service Of Greensboro Foundation $2,500 Jamestown, NC, US To Support Programs That Strengthen Families And Improve Mental Health And Well-being. 2024
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test Inc $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Save Lives By Funding Research For Earlier Detection Of Breast Cancer Through Innovative Biological Testing. 2024
Greenhill Center For Nc Art $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Promote The Visual Art And Artists Of North Carolina Through Exhibitions And Educational Programs. 2024
Greensboro Urban Ministry $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Express The Love Of God To Neighbors In Need By Offering Food, Shelter, And Solutions. 2024
Lensic Performing Arts Center $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US To Enrich Lives By Bringing Diverse Art And People Together In The Historic Lensic Theater. 2024
Museum Of New Mexico Foundation $1,500 Santa Fe, NM, US To Support The Museum Of New Mexico System By Fundraising And Advocating For Cultural Preservation And Education. 2024
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Save And Revitalize America's Historic Places Through Leadership, Education, And Advocacy. 2024
North Carolina For Community And Justice Inc $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Promotes Understanding And Respect Among All Cultures, Races And Religions Through Advocacy, Education And Dialogue. 2024
North Carolina Museum Of Art Foundation $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Foster And Promote The Growth, Progress, And General Welfare Of The North Carolina Museum Of Art Through Support For Exhibitions, Education, And Art Acquisitions. 2024
Piedmont Opera $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Create Operatic Productions Of The Highest Artistic Quality To Enrich The Community And Advance The Art Form. 2024
Preservation North Carolina $2,500 Raleigh, NC, US To Protect And Promote Buildings, Landscapes, And Sites Important To North Carolina's Diverse Heritage. 2024
Reynolda House Museum Of American Art $2,500 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Connect People With The Beauty And Complexity Of The American Story Through Art, Learning, And Nature. 2024
Samaritan's Purse $100,000 Boone, NC, US To Provide Spiritual And Physical Aid To Hurting People Around The World In The Name Of Jesus Christ. 2024
Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US To Bring Together The Worlds Finest Musicians To Perform Chamber Music, Educate Audiences, And Enrich Santa Fes Cultural Life. 2024
The Carolina Theatre $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Present Arts, Preserve History, And Promote Community Through Diverse Programming And Stewardship Of A Historic Performance Venue. 2024
The Greensboro Symphony $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Enrich The Cultural Life Of Greensboro Through Quality Music Performances And Music Education Programs. 2024
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US To Advance The Operatic Art Form Through High-quality Ensemble Performances, Training Programs, And Public Outreach. 2024
United Way Of Greater Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Improve Lives And Create Thriving Communities By Mobilizing And Uniting The Caring Power Of Greensboro To Break The Cycle Of Poverty. 2024
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US To Redefine The Public Research University As An Inclusive And Responsive Institution That Makes A Difference In Students' Lives. 2024
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US To Prepare Gifted Emerging Artists For Professional Careers And Enrich The Cultural Prosperity Of North Carolina. 2024
Action Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Downtown Greenway Community Campaign 2023
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 4th Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2023
Carolina Theatre Of Greensboro Inc $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US In Honor Of Betty And Ben Cone, Jr. - Setting The Stage Part Ii 2023
Diocese Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Seminarian Education Campaign 2023
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2023 Annual Campaign 2023
Family Service Of Greensboro Foundation $5,000 Jamestown, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test Inc $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Guilford College $50,000 Greensboro, NC, US The Loyalty Fund 2023
Lensic Performing Arts Center $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US In Honor Of Nancy Zeckendorf 2023
National Conference For Community And Justice $5,000 Middletown, CT, US Annual Support 2023
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Support 2023
North Carolina Museum Of Art $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Reynolda House Museum Of American Art $5,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2023
The Greensboro Symphony $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2023
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Support Of Harry Bicket's Conducting 2023
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US Final Payment Of 2018 Concert And Lecture Series 2023
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Action Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Downtown Greenway Community Campaign 2023
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 4th Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2023
Carolina Theatre Of Greensboro Inc $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US In Honor Of Betty And Ben Cone, Jr. - Setting The Stage Part Ii 2023
Diocese Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Seminarian Education Campaign 2023
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2023 Annual Campaign 2023
Family Service Of Greensboro Foundation $5,000 Jamestown, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test Inc $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Guilford College $50,000 Greensboro, NC, US The Loyalty Fund 2023
Lensic Performing Arts Center $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US In Honor Of Nancy Zeckendorf 2023
National Conference For Community And Justice $5,000 Middletown, CT, US Annual Support 2023
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Support 2023
North Carolina Museum Of Art $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Reynolda House Museum Of American Art $5,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2023
The Greensboro Symphony $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2023
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Support Of Harry Bicket's Conducting 2023
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US Final Payment Of 2018 Concert And Lecture Series 2023
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2023
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 3rd Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2022
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg $300,000 Greensboro, NC, US 4th Installment Of 1.2m Pledge For Tanger Center 2022
Diocese Of Charlotte $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Diocesan Support 2022
Diocese Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Seminarian Eduation 2022
Diocese Of Miami $5,000 Miami Shores, FL, US St. Mary Star Of The Sea 2022
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Gathering Of Friends 2022 2022
Greensboro Downtown Parks $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Support 2022
Ndi - New Mexico $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Gala 2022 2022
North Carolina Literary And Historical Association $5,000 Raleigh, NC, US 2022 Awards 2022
Preservation North Carolina $2,500 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Santa Fe Community Foundation $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Nm Wildfires 2022
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2022
The Lensic $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Gala 2022 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Carmen Sponsorship 2022
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US Uncg Concert And Lecture Series 2022
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 3rd Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2022
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg $300,000 Greensboro, NC, US 4th Installment Of 1.2m Pledge For Tanger Center 2022
Diocese Of Charlotte $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Diocesan Support 2022
Diocese Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Seminarian Eduation 2022
Diocese Of Miami $5,000 Miami Shores, FL, US St. Mary Star Of The Sea 2022
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Gathering Of Friends 2022 2022
Greensboro Downtown Parks $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Support 2022
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Support 2022
Ndi - New Mexico $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Gala 2022 2022
North Carolina Literary And Historical Association $5,000 Raleigh, NC, US 2022 Awards 2022
Preservation North Carolina $2,500 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Santa Fe Community Foundation $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Nm Wildfires 2022
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2022
The Lensic $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Support 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Gala 2022 2022
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Carmen Sponsorship 2022
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US Uncg Concert And Lecture Series 2022
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Support 2022
Abcd - St Mary Star Of The Sea $5,000 Miami Shores, FL, US Annual Fund 2021
Arts Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2nd Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2021
Choate Rosemary Hall $5,000 Wallingford, CT, US Annual Fund 2021
Cone Health $5,490 Greensboro, NC, US Screen For Healing Garden 2021
Diocese Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Friends Of Seminarians 2021
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2021 Festival 2021
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Foundation Of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg $300,000 Greensboro, NC, US 3rd Installment Of 1.2m Pledge For Tanger Center 2021
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Georgia O'keefe Museum $1,500 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2021
Greenhill Center For Nc Art $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Greenhill Center For Nc Art $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US First Choice 2021
Greensboro Downtown Parks $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Greensboro Opera $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Production Of Porgy & Bess 2021
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Guilford College $50,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Operating 2021
Guilford College $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US Guilford Forward Fund 2021
Nc Museum Of Art Foundation $100,000 Raleigh, NC, US Endowed Directors Chair Endowment 2021
Nccj Piedmont Triad $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2021 Citation Dinner 2021
Ndi - New Mexico $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2021
New Garden Friends School $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
North Carolina Folk Festival $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Reynolda House Museum Of Art $5,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2021
The Lensic $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Raise The Paddle Event 2021
The Santa Fe Opera $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Summer Gala 2021
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US A Midsummer Night's Dream 2021
Triad Health Project $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
United Way Of Greater Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2021
University Of Nc Asheville $50,000 Asheville, NC, US Renovation Charles B. Owen Hall Project 2021
University Of Nc Greensboro $100,000 Greensboro, NC, US 3rd Installment Unc-g Concert & Lecture Series 2021
University Of Nc School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Giannini Society 2021
Arts Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2020
Canterbury School $250,000 Greensboro, NC, US 1st Installment Of $1m Pledge For Library & Admin Bldg 2020
Carolina Theater $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Choate Rosemary Hall $5,000 Wallingford, CT, US Annual Fund 2020
Cone Health $7,500 Greensboro, NC, US Sponsor Event 2020
Cone Health $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Covid-19 Relief 2020
Diocese Of Charlotte $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Diocese Of Charlotte $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education Seminar 2020
Eastern Music Festival $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Take A Leap Scholarship Fund 2020
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Operating 2020
Eastern Music Festival $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Equality Florida $5,000 Tampa, FL, US General Operating 2020
Family Services Of The Piedmont $1,000 Jamestown, NC, US General Operating 2020
Foundation Of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg $300,000 Greensboro, NC, US 2nd Installment Of 1.2m Pledge For Tanger Center 2020
Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Friends Of Elizabeth Ii $1,000 Manteo, NC, US General Operating 2020
Georgia O'keefe Museum $1,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2020
Greenhill Center For Nc Art $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Gates & Windows 2020
Greenhill Center For Nc Art $2,000 Greensboro, NC, US First Choice 2020
Greensboro Downtown Parks $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Greensboro Opera $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Production Of Porgy & Bess 2020
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Guilford College $50,000 Greensboro, NC, US General Operating 2020
National Trust For Historic Preservation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Fund 2020
Nccj Piedmont Triad $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Ndi - New Mexico $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2020
New Garden Friends School $5,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
North Carolina Museum Of Art Foundation $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Penland School Of Crafts $1,000 Penland, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Pennybyrn $50,000 High Point, NC, US 2nd Installment Of $100,000 Pledge For Transitional Rehab 2020
Preservation Greensboro $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Preservation Greensboro $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Preservation North Carolina $2,500 Raleigh, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Reynolda House Museum Of Art $5,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Roanoke Island Historical Association $5,000 Manteo, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US General Operating 2020
The Santa Fe Opera $5,000 Santa Fe, NM, US 2020 Gala 2020
The Santa Fe Opera $50,000 Santa Fe, NM, US 2020 Pledge 2020
Triad Health Project $10,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
United Way Of Greater Greensboro $25,000 Greensboro, NC, US Annual Fund 2020
United Way Of Santa Fe County $10,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Annual Fund 2020
University Of Nc School Of The Arts $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Gerald Freedman Fund 2020
University Of Nc School Of The Arts $10,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Giannini Society 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 56-2152734
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 20124 Greensboro, NC 27420-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Anonymous Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Joseph M Bryan Jr
Secretary Ronald P Johnson
Vice President William P Massey

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.