Golden Pearl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Golden Pearl Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$95,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $67,300 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 13 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Golden Pearl 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 Golden Pearl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $35,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $29,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Foundation | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Agriautisminc | Education/civicneeds | $17,500 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation | Provide educational assistance | $13,500 |
| Beam | Comunity and feedthose in need | $11,000 |
| The O'Neal School | Provideeducationalassistance | $10,000 |
| Pie in the Sky | Feed those inneed | $5,000 |
| Overflowing Hands | Feed hungrychildren | $5,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Communtiy andfeed those inneed | $5,000 |
| Penland School of Crafts | Hurricane helene releif | $2,000 |
| Eat Your Yard Jax Inc | Feed those in need | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Hall-Jones
- Annabel MM Jones-Long
- Edna F Brandt
Questions people ask
Does Golden Pearl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Golden Pearl Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Golden Pearl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi Hall-Jones (Pres, BD of Directors), Annabel MM Jones-Long (Director/Member) and Edna F Brandt (Exec. Dir/Corp Sec.).
What does Golden Pearl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.