The Morehead-Cain Foundation
Accepts applications
The Morehead-Cain Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.9 million in 422 grants; the typical grant was $27,004 and the largest $4.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.9 million
- Number of grants422
- Typical grant$27,004
- Largest grant$4.7 million
- Assets$374 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.8 million the year before.
85% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12.8 million | 361 | $316 million |
| 2023 | $13.8 million | 409 | $348 million |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 422 | $374 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Submitted Online Post Office Box 690, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 962-1201 |
| What to submit | The morehead-cain scholarship application consists of biographical and school information, descriptions of a student's activities and awards, short response questions, and longer form essays. Students are also required to identify their school counselor and one recommender. The application is accessible at apply.moreheadcain.org/apply/ and is submitted entirely online. |
| Deadlines | The morehead-cain scholarship application is made available in august and must be submitted by oct 1 |
| Restrictions | All applicants for the morehead-cain scholarship must be either nominated by an eligible nominating school/affiliate partner or be a senior at an accredited high school in North Carolina. Applicants must be a competitive applicant to the university of North Carolina at chapel hill and on track to graduate from high school in the current academic year. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Morehead-Cain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 420 | $14.9 million |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program | Support and promotion of the morehead-cain scholars program | $4.7 million |
| UNC Chapel Hill - Morehead House Maintenance | To maintain facility for distinguished guests | $173,704 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $60,211 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $53,994 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $52,920 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $51,004 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $47,663 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $46,721 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $46,235 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $44,476 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $44,089 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $43,532 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $42,999 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $42,348 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $42,044 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $42,004 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,902 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,454 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,353 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,204 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,087 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,035 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,004 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,004 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $41,002 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,967 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,908 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,727 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,504 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,365 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,252 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,202 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $40,026 |
| The Flight School Inc | Donation | $40,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,999 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,907 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,901 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,722 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,704 |
| Individual | Scholarship grants for undergraduate study | $39,320 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy P Sullivan
- Willie E Alston Jr
- Phil Berney
- A Holly C Gwynne-Timothy
- Terri Lacy
- Rachel M Pfeifer
- Walker L Poole
- Barbara R Hyde
- Megan M Mazzocchi
- Steven R Michalak
- David B Greer
- Christopher J Bradford
- Jesse M Soloff
Questions people ask
Does The Morehead-Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The morehead-cain scholarship application is made available in august and must be submitted by oct 1.
How much does The Morehead-Cain Foundation give?
$14.9 million in tax year 2024, across 422 grants, with a typical grant of $27,004.
Who runs The Morehead-Cain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy P Sullivan (Chairman/Trustee), Willie E Alston Jr (Trustee), Phil Berney (Trustee) and A Holly C Gwynne-Timothy (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Morehead-Cain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.