Sue & John Irvin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sue & John Irvin Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $125,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $100,000 | 4 | $682,797 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Sue & John Irvin 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 Sue & John Irvin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Gre | Women to women | $50,000 |
| Toe River Arts Council Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Wild Trails NC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Greensboro | General fund | $5,000 |
| Back Pack Beginnings | General fund | $5,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | General fund | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of NW NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Greensboro | General fund | $5,000 |
| Reconsidered Goods | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy B Irvin
- Melissa Ball
Questions people ask
Does Sue & John Irvin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sue & John Irvin Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sue & John Irvin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy B Irvin (President) and Melissa Ball (Secretary).
What does Sue & John Irvin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.