Best in Giving Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Best in Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Cary, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$73,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $73,500 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Best in Giving 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $73,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| The Carying Place | General support | $20,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area | General support | $10,000 |
| Transition Lifecare | General support | $2,500 |
| The First Tee of Greater Charlotte | General support | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoption | General support | $2,000 |
| A Place at the Table | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Offnick-Byrne
Questions people ask
Does Best in Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Best in Giving Foundation give?
$73,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Best in Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra Offnick-Byrne (President).