Boddie Noell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boddie Noell Foundation is a private foundation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $420,307 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$420,307
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,797 the year before.
20% 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 | $321,436 | 44 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $305,797 | 45 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $420,307 | 49 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Boddie Noell 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 Boddie Noell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 43 | $312,807 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region | Charitable | $55,000 |
| East Carolina Council - Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $50,000 |
| E4E Relief - Foundation for the Carolinas | Charitable | $34,000 |
| United Community Ministries | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way Tar River Region | Charitable | $15,500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Carolina Gateway Partnership | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Corporate Chapains of America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ripe for Revival | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The UNC Health Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services | Charitable | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Charitable | $6,000 |
| UNC Health Nash Foundation | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lifewise Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount | Charitable | $5,000 |
| My Sister's House Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nash County Historical Society - Stonewall Manor | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southside Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The YMCA - Harrison Family YMCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Your Choice Preganancy Resource Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peacemakers of Rocky Mount | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Nash Community College Foundation | Charitable | $2,780 |
| A Touch of the Father's Love | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Capstone Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Shepard Youth Ranch | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Down East Partnership for Children | Charitable | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Inc - Camp Sea Gullcamp Seafarer | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Edgecombe Community College Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Faith Christian School | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Honorbridge | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pawsnc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics North Carolina | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mount Academy | Charitable | $1,820 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Boddie
- Michael H Hancock
- Pamela Larimer
- Ben Mayo Boddie Jr
- Michael W Boddie
- Anne Boddie Mosley
Questions people ask
Does Boddie Noell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boddie Noell Foundation give?
$420,307 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Boddie Noell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Boddie (President and Director), Michael H Hancock (Vice President and Directo), Pamela Larimer (Secretary and Treasurer) and Ben Mayo Boddie Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Boddie Noell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.