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W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation

Preselected recipients only High Point, North Carolina · EIN 566035980

W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation is a private foundation in High Point, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $254,120. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $718,400 the year before.

38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$718,40058$24.2 million
2024$1.1 million69$25.4 million

How to apply

W Trent Ragland Jr 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina67$1.1 million
Virginia2$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 69 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Elizabeth Vann Moore Foundation
Edenton, NC
General operating$254,120
YMCA of the Triangle
Raleigh, NC
General operating$200,000
Triangle Sports Commission Inc
Cary, NC
General operating$50,000
Raleigh Rescue Mission Incorporated
Raleigh, NC
General operating$50,000
Boys and Girls Club of Wake County
Raleigh, NC
General operating$25,100
Transitions Lifecare
Raleigh, NC
General operating$25,000
North Carolina State University Foundation
Raleigh, NC
General operating$25,000
Marbles Kids Museum
Raleigh, NC
General operating$25,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Albemable
Edenton, NC
General operating$25,000
Wake Med Foundation
Raleigh, NC
General operating$25,000
Carolina Ballet Inc
Raleigh, NC
General operating$22,500
Saint Marys School
Raleigh, NC
General operating$20,000
North Carolina State University Foundation - Liabraries
Raleigh, NC
General operating$20,000
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Raleigh, NC
General operating$15,000
NC Community Foundation
Raleigh, NC
General operating$15,000
Samaritan's Purse Hurricane Helene Relief
Boone, NC
General operating$15,000
TLC
Raleight, NC
General operating$15,000
Salvation Army of Wake County
Raleigh, NC
General operating$12,500
UNC C-Step
Chapel Hill, NC
General operating$10,100
With Love From Jesus Ministries
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Triangle Family Services Inc
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Green Chair Project
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carol
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Diaper Train
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Beginnings
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Arise Collective
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Alliance Medical Ministry Inc
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
A Place at the Table
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Public Ed Works
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Friends of the NC Museum
Raleigh, NC
General operating$10,000
Montessori School of Raleigh Inc
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Mission Triangle
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Interact
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Haven House Inc
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Episcopal High School
Alexandria, VA
General operating$5,000
Dress for Success Triangle
Raleigh, NC
General operating$5,000
Crooks Corner Book Prize Foundation
Chapel Hill, NC
General operating$5,000
Corral Riding Academy
Cary, NC
General operating$5,000
Canines for Services Inc
Wilmington, NC
General operating$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Pinnacle Bank (Trustee) and Iris Turner (Grant Manager).

What does W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.

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