Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Olive, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $403,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$403,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $257,750 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $251,250 | 23 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $257,750 | 19 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $403,500 | 19 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Mount Olive Pickle Company 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 Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $403,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | General | $200,000 |
| Goldsboro Family YMCA | General | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts- North Carolina Coastal Pines | General | $27,500 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne Inc | General | $20,000 |
| NC Aquarium Society | General | $20,000 |
| Wayne County Public Library Foundation | General | $11,000 |
| Wayne Country Day School | General | $11,000 |
| Mount Olive Historical Society | General | $10,000 |
| Tuscarora Council of Bsa | General | $5,500 |
| Carolina Public Humanities | General | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Wayne County | General | $5,000 |
| United Way of Wayne County | General | $4,000 |
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Saint Mary's School | General | $2,500 |
| North Carolina Bar Association | General | $2,000 |
| Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas | General | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General | $1,000 |
| Cry Freedom Ministries | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Bryan
- Lynn P Williams
- Emmett Judson Pope III
- W Lee Borden
- Robert D Frye Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation give?
$403,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Bryan (President), Lynn P Williams (Secretary), Emmett Judson Pope III (Director) and W Lee Borden (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mount Olive Pickle Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.