Sears Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sears Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$201,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $52,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $201,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sears Family Foundation Inc PO Box 33483, Raleigh, NC 27636 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 851-4696 |
What Sears Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $188,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church on Morgan | General purposes | $85,000 |
| The Green Chair Project | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Casa | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | General operations | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life International | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ship Community Outreach | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Safechild | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Women That Care Inc | General operations | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn H Sears
- James R Sears
- Casie S Kerr
- J Ryan Sears
Questions people ask
Does Sears Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sears Family Foundation Inc give?
$201,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sears Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn H Sears (President), James R Sears (Vice Preside), Casie S Kerr (Secretary) and J Ryan Sears (Treasurer).
What does Sears Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.