Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation
Accepts applications
Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation is a private foundation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,800 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$58,800
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$27,800
- Assets$941,812
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,800 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,200 | 7 | $832,549 |
| 2024 | $56,800 | 7 | $861,292 |
| 2025 | $58,800 | 8 | $941,812 |
How to apply
| Contact | GW Thorpe 210 Bryant Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (252) 972-1942 |
| What to submit | Request on applicant letterhead |
What Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $46,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army of Rocky Mount | General support | $27,800 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | General support | $12,000 |
| Union Community Ministries | General support | $9,000 |
| Boys and Girls of Nashedge | General support | $4,000 |
| Warm | General support | $2,000 |
| Harrison Family YMCA | General support | $2,000 |
| Down East Partnership for Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Conetoe Family Life Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George W Thorpe
- Harriett D Thorpe
- Sarah A Peterson
- Sara C Thorpe Bastian
- Sallie C Cahill
Questions people ask
Does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation give?
$58,800 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George W Thorpe (President), Harriett D Thorpe (Vice-Preside), Sarah A Peterson (Director) and Sara C Thorpe Bastian (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.