Enact Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Enact Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $488,370 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $147,370. 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$488,370
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$147,370
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $473,740 the year before.
33% 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 | $594,728 | 20 | $132,382 |
| 2024 | $473,740 | 22 | $156,386 |
| 2025 | $488,370 | 24 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Enact 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Enact Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20 | $278,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $147,370 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | $147,370 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Homefree USA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Casa | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Meals on Wheels for Wake County | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Note in the Pocket | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together of the Triangle | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Resources for Seniors | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Center for Volunteer Giving | Charitable | $15,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Charities of the Triangle | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Family Violence Prevention Center Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Colorado Homeownership Coalition | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Green Chair Project Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christian Community in Action | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Healing Transitions Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern NC Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Learning Together | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oak City Cares Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Triangle Family Services Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Morrisville Cert | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jose Bellido
- Susan Sullivan
- Melissa Hoffman
- Jorge Caceres
- Phillip Snow
- Lynn Shahabuddin
Questions people ask
Does Enact Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enact Foundation give?
$488,370 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Enact Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jose Bellido (Director), Susan Sullivan (Director), Melissa Hoffman (Director) and Jorge Caceres (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Enact Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, seniors and human services.