Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,921 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$191,921
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $256,634 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $240,634 | 13 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $256,634 | 14 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $191,921 | 13 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins 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 Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $191,921 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Performing Arts | Educational | $30,000 |
| NC Symphony | To enrich the cultural life of the triangle community | $30,000 |
| Museum of Life & Science | Educational | $25,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | Educational | $20,000 |
| Duke University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Supports and services humanity without discrimination | $20,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Provide support to those in need to become functional citizens | $15,000 |
| Durham County Library Foundation | Provides books, services and other resources | $10,000 |
| NC Arts in Action | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| NC Independent Colleges and Universities | Provides high quality academic support to colleges & universities | $5,000 |
| Senior Pharm Assist Inc | Provide assistance in purchasing drug supplies for the needy | $5,000 |
| UNC Botanical Gardens Foundation | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Durham County | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,921 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances P Rollins
Questions people ask
Does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation give?
$191,921 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances P Rollins (Trustee).
What does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.