A E Finley Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
A E Finley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $347,175. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$347,175
- Assets$37.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 53 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 70 | $34.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 70 | $37.7 million |
How to apply
A E Finley Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What A E Finley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 66 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $86,755 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft School | Facility maintenance and financial aid | $347,175 |
| Ncsu Wolfpack Club | Facility maintenance | $138,840 |
| UNC Finley Golf Course | Facility maintenance | $138,840 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Facility maintenance | $138,840 |
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church Foundation | Operating support | $89,255 |
| Duke University | Facility maintenance | $86,755 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | Operating support | $86,755 |
| UNC Health Foundation | Operating support | $69,495 |
| William Peace University | Facility maintenance | $69,495 |
| Wake Forest University | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | Operating support | $12,500 |
| Yates Mill Associates Inc | Operating support | $10,500 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Cli Prison Alliance | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Glaucoma research fund | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurrican helene relief | $10,000 |
| NC Study Center | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Step Up Ministry | Operating support | $7,500 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Operating support | $5,500 |
| Baptists on Mission | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Bayleaf Baptist Church | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Continuous Blessings Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Council for Entrepreneurial Development | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Dementia Alliance of NC | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Fuqua school of business | $5,000 |
| Echo Community Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Elon University | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Foscoe Home Team | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hopeline Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina School of Science & Math Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Occoneechee Council Boy Scouts of America | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Assoc of NC | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Police Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rolesville Baptist Church | Operating support | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Wake County | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Weseehope USA Inc | Operating support | $4,500 |
| Capitol Commission Inc | Operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Duke Finley
- Vic Bell
- Ann Dillon
- Giny Wheeler
- Joe Velk
Questions people ask
Does A E Finley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A E Finley Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs A E Finley Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Duke Finley (Chairman/President), Vic Bell (Vice President), Ann Dillon (Secretary) and Giny Wheeler (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does A E Finley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.