Thomas & Kate Fonville Account
Preselected recipients only
Thomas & Kate Fonville Account is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,000. 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$110,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $121,567 | 18 | $95,192 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 10 | $33,544 |
| 2025 | $110,500 | 19 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Thomas & Kate Fonville Account 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 Thomas & Kate Fonville Account funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $84,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Reins | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Crossroads Fellowship Church | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Raleigh Dream Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Your Center Peace Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Carl Edwards Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Wide Village | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Circle 555 | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Transitions Life Care | Charitable | $5,000 |
| With Purpose International | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | General support | $2,500 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Charitable | $2,500 |
| NC Family Policy Council | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Bible Ranch | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Treasured Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Turning Point Action | Conservative leadership training | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Fonville
- John C Morisey Jr
- Frank L Robuck Jr
Questions people ask
Does Thomas & Kate Fonville Account accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas & Kate Fonville Account give?
$110,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas & Kate Fonville Account?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas L Fonville (Chairman), John C Morisey Jr (Trustee) and Frank L Robuck Jr (Trustee).
What does Thomas & Kate Fonville Account fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.