Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $25.0 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5.0 million and the largest $5.0 million. 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$25.0 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5.0 million
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$56.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
83% 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 | $2.0 million | 6 | $271,008 |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 2 | $278,616 |
| 2025 | $25.0 million | 7 | $56.6 million |
How to apply
Bill & Peggy Britt 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.
What Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $18.0 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Peace University | Scholarship fund & education | $5.0 million |
| Individual | Assisting families & individuals in need | $5.0 million |
| Hayes Barton Baptist Church | Religious | $5.0 million |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Pediatric cancer research, care & treatment | $5.0 million |
| SPCA of Wake County | Care & adoption of pets | $2.0 million |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Assisting abandoned pets | $2.0 million |
| Animal Protection Society | Care & adoption of pets | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Thom W Cox
- Jean E Britt
- J William Blue Jr
Questions people ask
Does Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc give?
$25.0 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5.0 million.
Who runs Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thom W Cox (Secretary), Jean E Britt (Vice President) and J William Blue Jr (President).
What does Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.