Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation is a private foundation in Kernersville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$212,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $189,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $166,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $189,500 | 17 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $212,000 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope 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 Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $212,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Control Ministry | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | To support prevention of domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Center | To support successful aging and volunteer opportunities for older adults | $25,000 |
| Hasten International | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Boone Area Chamber of Commerce | To promote economic activities in boone | $15,000 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | To provide support for the mobile food pantry | $15,000 |
| Kernersville Family YMCA | To support camp hanes | $10,000 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | To support scholarships for kernersville residents | $10,000 |
| Kernersville Kiwanis Club | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Diaper Bank of NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Enrichment Center | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Authoring Action | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| East Forsyth High School | To provide support for the school and its activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kernersville Library | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | To share christmas joy through the christmas stocking fund to local low-income families | $5,000 |
| Kernersville Chamber of Commerce | To promote economic activities in kernersville | $3,500 |
| Knights of Columbus - Holy Cross | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | To support summer cruise-in | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy P Stinnett
- Michael Stinnett
- Jeffrey B Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation give?
$212,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy P Stinnett (President), Michael Stinnett (Vice President) and Jeffrey B Taylor (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.