Make A Difference Fund
Preselected recipients only
Make A Difference Fund is a private foundation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $247,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $201,000. 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$247,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$201,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $263,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $263,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $247,500 | 10 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Make A Difference Fund 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 Make A Difference Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $229,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Educational Foundation Inc - University of North Carolina | General support | $201,000 |
| The Trinity Forum | General support | $15,000 |
| Be Loud Sophie Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Refuge Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Morehead-Cain Scholarship Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Ecsu Foundation for Johnny Pfefferkom | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame | General support | $1,000 |
| Peacemakers of Rocky Mount | General support | $1,000 |
| NC Community Foundation | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- E Wayne Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Make A Difference Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Make A Difference Fund give?
$247,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Make A Difference Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists E Wayne Gibson (Manager).
What does Make A Difference Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.