Borden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Borden Foundation is a private foundation in Goldsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,900 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$187,900
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,150 the year before.
36% 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 | $160,200 | 25 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $158,150 | 31 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $187,900 | 34 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Borden 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 Borden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 25 | $140,900 |
| Virginia | 6 | $28,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way-Wayne County | Program support | $15,000 |
| Wake Med Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| NC Aquarium Society | Program support | $12,500 |
| Wayne County Development Alliance | Program support | $12,500 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Shrine Mont | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wake Relief | Program support | $10,000 |
| A Place to Be | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Program support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Handley Regional Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Goldsboro | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wayne Opportunity Center Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Winchester Education Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Ptrs - Carolinas | Program support | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina | Program support | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Program support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Public Humanities | Program support | $2,500 |
| Communities Supprting Schools | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wayne Pregnancy Center | Program support | $2,500 |
| Healthy Families N Shenandoah Val | Program support | $2,000 |
| Old Waynesborough Commission | Program support | $2,000 |
| Wayne County Recovery Corporation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Tuscarora | Program support | $1,200 |
| Preservation North Carolina | Program support | $1,200 |
| Girls on the Run-Shenandoah Valley | Program support | $1,000 |
| NC Zoological Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wayne Charitable Partnership | Program support | $1,000 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum | Program support | $500 |
| Literacy Connections of Wayne Co | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Lee Borden
- Martin W Borden
- Martha B Roberson
Questions people ask
Does Borden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Borden Foundation give?
$187,900 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Borden Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Lee Borden (President/Tr), Martin W Borden (Vice Preside) and Martha B Roberson (Secretary).
What does Borden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.