Top Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Top Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $473,760 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $83,760. 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$473,760
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$83,760
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $637,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $585,369 | 11 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $637,000 | 12 | $14.1 million |
| 2025 | $473,760 | 12 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
Top Family Foundation Inc 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 Top Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | $120,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $83,760 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation | General support | $83,760 |
| Audubon South Carolina | General support | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina | General support | $50,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General support | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Ohio | General support | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - North Carolina Chapter | General support | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee | General support | $25,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes | General support | $20,000 |
| Sea Turtle Patrol | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin H Top III
- Franklin H Top Jr
- Brian N Top
- Andrew M Top
- Lois E Top
Questions people ask
Does Top Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Top Family Foundation Inc give?
$473,760 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Top Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Franklin H Top III (Director/President), Franklin H Top Jr (Director/Vice President), Brian N Top (Director/Treasurer) and Andrew M Top (Director/Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Top Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.