Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
72% 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 | $1.5 million | 19 | $35.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 19 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 40 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Bill & Agnes Monk 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 Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 21 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 16 | $140,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina | Various programs | $250,000 |
| The Oakwood School | Monk family scholars/general fd | $200,000 |
| NC Aquarium Society | Various programs | $200,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Various programs | $166,667 |
| NC Musuem of Art Foundation | Various programs | $166,667 |
| Pitt Community College Foundation | 15 in five endowment campaign | $125,000 |
| Heart of Enc | Various programs | $100,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Donor advised | $50,000 |
| Ecu Health Foundation | Invest in our future fund | $50,000 |
| Greenville Community Shelters Inc | Building project fund | $50,000 |
| Scouting for America | Various programs | $50,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | Various programs | $50,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Saint mary's forever campaign | $40,000 |
| The Community Foundation of NC East | Various programs | $25,000 |
| Duke University | William monk jr. Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Annual giving commitment | $16,000 |
| American Red Cross Foundation | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Various programs | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| House of Cherith | Various programs | $10,000 |
| La-Amistad Inc | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Southwest Christian Care | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Salem Academy and College | Academy fund | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Contemporary Art Center | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Feed Your Neighbor Community Food Pantry | Various programs | $5,000 |
| George West Mental Health Found | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Greenville Museum of Art | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Midtown Assistance Center Inc | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Ga | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Respite Care Atlanta | Various programs | $5,000 |
| The Lovett School | Various programs | $5,000 |
| The NC East Alliance | Various programs | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Pitt Community College Foundation | Daniel l taylor, jr scholarship | $2,500 |
| Raising Young Men | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Aurelia Stafford Monk
- Molly Monk
- William C Monk Jr
Questions people ask
Does Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aurelia Stafford Monk (Pres./Secret), Molly Monk (Vice Preside) and William C Monk Jr (Chair/Treasu).
What does Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.