Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $430,132 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $87,302. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$430,132
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$87,302
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $235,482 the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $235,482 | 38 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $430,132 | 41 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Lonnie & Carol Poole 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 Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 33 | $374,257 |
| Florida | 4 | $34,375 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Education Partnership | Charitable | $87,302 |
| Father's Forever | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Occoneechee Council Bsa | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trinity Baptist Church | Charitable | $30,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Baptists on Mission | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Heywood Christian Ministry | Charitable | $25,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mount Moriah Baptist Church | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Elon University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NC Business Leaders for Education | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Prison Alliance | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Green Chair Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina Greensboro | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wake Tech Foundation | Charitable | $5,791 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina | Charitable | $5,164 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cape Fear Council Bsa | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Frankie Lemmon Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| TLC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Veterans Life Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shrine Circus Fund | Charitable | $3,000 |
| We Care Wsmga | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Father's Forever | Charitable | $2,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Garner | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Maritime History Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Raleigh Baptist Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ridge Road Baptist Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Andrew's Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wake Forest Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Waste and Recycling Workers Week | Charitable | $1,195 |
| Community Christmas Club | Charitable | $1,180 |
| Acorn Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Areainc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| 3HC Hospice | Charitable | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lonnie Poole
- Nancy Hall
- Ven Poole
Questions people ask
Does Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation give?
$430,132 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lonnie Poole (President), Nancy Hall (Executive Director) and Ven Poole (Secretary).
What does Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.