Deleon Carter Foundation
Accepts applications
Deleon Carter Foundation is a private foundation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,300 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$58,300
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,100 the year before.
47% 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 | $58,250 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,100 | 16 | $954,329 |
| 2025 | $58,300 | 17 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Deleon Carter Foundation PO Box 7100, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (252) 937-2294, vdurham@bwsw.com |
| What to submit | Letter form along with tax-exempt determination letter |
| Deadlines | August 31 of each year |
| Restrictions | North Carolina charitable organizations exempt under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Deleon Carter Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 17 | $58,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Tar River Orchestra | Cultural | $5,000 |
| My Sister's House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Benvenue Elementary School | Educational | $4,000 |
| Rocky Mount Chamber Choir | Cultural | $3,800 |
| Red Oak Elementary | Educational | $3,500 |
| NC Symphony Orchestra | Educational | $3,500 |
| Teach for America Inc | Educational | $3,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Home | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Englewood Elementary School | Educational | $3,000 |
| City of Rocky Mount Monument | Governmental | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce | Cultural | $3,000 |
| Nash County Farmers Market | Cultural | $2,500 |
| NC State University | Educational | $2,500 |
| A Touch of the Father's Love | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sylvan Heights Waterfowl | Educational | $2,000 |
| East Carolina Council - Bsa | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George G Whitaker
- Augustus H Tulloss
- Joseph F Edwards III
- Pamela B Larimer
- H Lankford Dunton III
- G Vincent Durham
Questions people ask
Does Deleon Carter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31 of each year.
How much does Deleon Carter Foundation give?
$58,300 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Deleon Carter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George G Whitaker (Chairman & T), Augustus H Tulloss (Chairman Eme), Joseph F Edwards III (Vice Chairma) and Pamela B Larimer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Deleon Carter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.