George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,600 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$48,600
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,800 | 30 | $914,640 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 25 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,600 | 26 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc 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 George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $43,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kindred Spirits Foundation - A Jazz Nativity | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Needham Broughton Alumni Association Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina State University Foundation Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Acquarium Society | Support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Marine and Estuary F | Support charitable activities | $3,000 |
| North Carolina Opera | Support charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Community Music School | Support charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Wake Relief | Support of charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Cape Lookout Foundation Inc | Support of charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Downtown Morehead City Inc | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Healing Transitions Inc | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Wake County | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural Foundat | Educational support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's School | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Wake County | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Women's Giving Network of Wake County | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Support charitable activities | $500 |
| Transitions Lifecare | Support charitable activities | $100 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Educational support | $100 |
| Duke University Department of Neurology Movement Disorder Program | Support of charitable activities | $100 |
| Duke Children's Hospital | Support of charitable activites | $100 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Support of charitable activities | $100 |
| St Luke United Methodist Church - Ark Ministry | Support of charitable activities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Poyner III
- Margaret S Poyner
- Edythe M Poyner
Questions people ask
Does George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc give?
$48,600 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Poyner III (President - Part Time), Margaret S Poyner (Vice President - Part Time) and Edythe M Poyner (Chairperson - Part Time).
What does George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.