John William Pope Foundation
Accepts applications
John William Pope Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.2 million in 259 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.2 million
- Number of grants259
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$188 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.3 million the year before.
34% 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 | $15.7 million | 269 | $155 million |
| 2023 | $15.3 million | 236 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $15.2 million | 259 | $188 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John M Hood 4601 Six Forks Road Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27609 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 861-6445 |
| What to submit | Request for grant with reasons for need. |
| Deadlines | No formal submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No formal restrictions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John William Pope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $17,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 173 | $10.3 million |
| Virginia | 18 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 26 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 4 | $290,000 |
| California | 6 | $225,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $210,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $202,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $192,151 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $150,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville School | Restricted - humanities & economics program | $500,000 |
| Economic Policy Innovation Center | Unrestricted grant | $500,000 |
| NC Zoological Society Inc | Restricted - 50th anniversary campaign | $500,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Inc | Restricted - women's facility capital campaign | $500,000 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| John Locke Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $328,250 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $250,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Unrestricted grant | $250,000 |
| UNC CH Philosophy Politics & Economics | Restricted - philosophy, politics, and economics program | $250,000 |
| Freopp - Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $200,000 |
| Duke University Center for History of Political Economy (Hope) | Restricted - center for history of political economy | $175,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Restricted - academic talent development program | $175,000 |
| Charlotte Museum of History | Restricted - revolutionary war america 250 exhibit | $150,000 |
| Independent Institute | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $135,000 |
| Reason Foundation Inc | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $135,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $135,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $125,000 |
| NC Family Policy Council | Unrestricted grant | $125,000 |
| State Policy Network | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $125,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Unrestricted grant | $120,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Inc | Restricted - future of freedom intitative | $115,000 |
| National Review Institute | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $115,000 |
| Ncsu - Ppe | Restricted - philosophy, politics, and economics program | $110,000 |
| Safelight Inc | Restricted - hurricane helene relief in nc | $108,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation | Restricted - shining a light on the black box of early pregnancy loss study | $107,151 |
| American Institute for Economic Research (Aier) | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Franklin News Foundation | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Restricted - future of freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Baptists on Mission (Formerly NC Baptist Men) | Restricted - hurricane helene relief in nc | $75,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation - Institute for the Study of Capitalism | Restricted - institute for the study of capitalism | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Arthur Pope
- Amanda J Pope
- Joyce L Pope
- David M Stover
- John M Hood
- Iris Turner
- Earle Pope
- Michael Smith
- Michael McKnight
Questions people ask
Does John William Pope Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No formal submission deadlines..
How much does John William Pope Foundation give?
$15.2 million in tax year 2024, across 259 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs John William Pope Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Arthur Pope (Chairman), Amanda J Pope (Vice Chairman), Joyce L Pope (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer) and David M Stover (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does John William Pope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.