E J Pope & Son Foundation
Preselected recipients only
E J Pope & Son Foundation is a private foundation in Mt Olive, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,300 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$63,300
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $67,100 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,100 | 30 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $67,100 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $63,300 | 27 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
E J Pope & Son 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 E J Pope & Son Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 26 | $62,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Wayne Community College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| NC Aquarium | General purpose | $5,000 |
| 3HC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Carteret Health Care | General purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way of Wayne County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mt Olive Community Development | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tuscarora Boy Scouts | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coa | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Soup Kitchen | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Food Bank | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NC Museum of History | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NC Pickle Festival | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NCPCM Buddy Pope Scholarship | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Relay of Life Wayne County | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Wayne County Day | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Wayne Pregnancy Center | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Cancer Care | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Paramount Theatre | General purpose | $500 |
| Stage Struck | General purpose | $500 |
| Wagon Tails Farm Rescue | General purpose | $500 |
| Watch Wayne County | General purpose | $500 |
| Oberry Foundation | General purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Ej Pope III
- Gena Jones
Questions people ask
Does E J Pope & Son Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does E J Pope & Son Foundation give?
$63,300 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs E J Pope & Son Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ej Pope III (President) and Gena Jones (Secretary).
What does E J Pope & Son Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.