Alphin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alphin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dunn, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $21,100. 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$103,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$21,100
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,850 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,825 | 24 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $83,850 | 21 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $103,500 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Alphin Family Foundation 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.
What Alphin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16 | $83,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Church | For assistance to their various religious programs and services | $21,100 |
| Campbell University Scholarship | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services | $18,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services | $15,000 |
| Rise Ministry Network Inc | To support their various religious and evangelistic programs and services | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | For assistance to nonprofit in providing disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Glad Tidings Church | For assistance to their various religious programs and services | $5,000 |
| Vineyard Church of New Orleans | For assistance to their various religious programs and services | $5,000 |
| Stewart Theater | For supporting their nonprofit arts program and services | $4,100 |
| The Salvation Army | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing to needy families | $2,500 |
| Cape Fear Christian Academy | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing quality education and rigorous curriculum in a Christ-centered environment | $2,500 |
| Harnett Regional Theatre | To provide support to their community arts programs | $2,500 |
| Antioch PFWB Church | For assistance to their various religious programs and services | $2,500 |
| Dunn Public Library | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services and nonprofit reading programs | $1,500 |
| Friends Fighting Cancer | For assistance to the nonprofit in providing to families of cancer patients | $1,000 |
| Bay Tree Lakes Volunteer Fire Department | For supporting their nonprofit programs and services | $1,000 |
| Dunn Police Athletic League | For assistance to their various nonprofit programs and services | $500 |
| Scouts of America | To support youth development programs that provide the foundation in character, personal and service-oriented development for young women and men, boys and girls | $500 |
| Blood Cancer United formerly LLS | To support research in treatments and cure for blood cancer | $500 |
| Averasboro Battlefield Commission | For assistance to the nonprofit in historical preservation | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest J Alphin
- J Clifton Alphin Jr
- Teresa M Alphin
- Jesse C Alphin III
Questions people ask
Does Alphin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alphin Family Foundation give?
$103,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Alphin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest J Alphin (President), J Clifton Alphin Jr (Director), Teresa M Alphin (Treasurer) and Jesse C Alphin III (Secretary).
What does Alphin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.