John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $23,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $226,000 | 52 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 46 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 55 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
John R & Carolyn J Maness Family 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 John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 36 | $117,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $54,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | General purpose support | $23,000 |
| Uva - Curry School of Education | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| Canterbury School | Chapel endowment fund | $17,500 |
| Landon School | General purpose support | $15,000 |
| Holton Arms School Inc | General purpose support | $11,000 |
| Primary Day School | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| All Saints Church | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Foundation | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Hillwood Museum & Gardens | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| University of Va McIntire School of Commerce Foundation | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Uncg - Bryan School of Business | General purpose support | $4,550 |
| Urban Ministries of Wake County | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| Arts & Science Foundation Unc-Ch | General purpose support | $3,250 |
| Frankie Lemmon School | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| NC Museum of Art | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Safechild | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| The Educational Foundation Inc | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Wellspring Foundation | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Fund for the Endowment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Stepup Ministries | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Transitions of Life Care | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| White House Historical Association | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wake County | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Concord Hill School | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Green Chair Project | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Raleigh | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| NC Museum of History Associates | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Raleigh Fine Arts | Endowment fund | $2,000 |
| Tammy Lynn Center | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| William Peace University | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Rex Healthcare Foundation | General purpose support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn C Maness
- Ann M Dudley
- Henry Dudley
Questions people ask
Does John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn C Maness (Co-President), Ann M Dudley (Co-President) and Henry Dudley (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.