Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation is a private foundation in Goldsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,720 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,500. 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$50,720
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $63,100 the year before.
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,100 | 29 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $50,720 | 27 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Ellen & Munroe Best Family 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 Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 25 | $44,220 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Presbyterian Church | Support mission of organization | $11,500 |
| East Carolina University | Support mission of organization | $8,250 |
| The Jane Family Foundation | Support mission of organization | $5,000 |
| YMCA Raleigh Campership | Support mission of organization | $4,000 |
| Boys Scouts of Tuscorora | Support mission of organization | $2,500 |
| Princeton Bapitist Church | Support mission of organization | $2,200 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | 3000 wayne memorial dr | $2,070 |
| Wayne Country Day School | 3000 wayne memorial dr | $2,000 |
| Wayne Literacy Connection of Wayne | 2001- d e ash st | $1,500 |
| Medical Missions Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $1,500 |
| Campbell University | Support mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Flynn Home | Support mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Lacy Foundation | Support mission of organization | $1,000 |
| UNC Humanities of Wayne County | Support mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Wayne County Boys Girls Club | 3000 wayne memorial dr | $1,000 |
| Root Elementary School Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Arts Council of Wayne County | Support mission of organization | $500 |
| Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro | Support mission of organization | $500 |
| Individual | Support mission of organization | $500 |
| Watch Wayne County | 2700 wayne memorial drive | $500 |
| Wayne County United Way | 3000 wayne memorial dr | $500 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | Support mission of organization | $400 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | Support mission of organization | $350 |
| Friends of NC Maritime Museum | Support mission of organization | $300 |
| Meredith College | Support mission of organization | $300 |
| Patetown Volunteer Fire Dept | Support mission of organization | $200 |
| NC Museum of History | Support mission of organization | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- C Monroe Best
Questions people ask
Does Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation give?
$50,720 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C Monroe Best (President).
What does Ellen & Munroe Best Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.