Carolyn and Clifton Alphin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDunn, North Carolina · EIN 81-3471140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$97K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Church | Dunn, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $20,000 |
| Bethel Colony of Mercy | Lenoir, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $16,500 |
| Rise Ministry Network | Sheldon, IA | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $15,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithica, NY | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $2,500 |
| Old Bluff Church | Godwin, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $2,000 |
| Pbs Nc | Rtp, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,250 |
| Beacon Rescue Mission | Dunn, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Campbell University - Dirk and Catherine Foundation | Buies Creek, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Carolina Theatre of Durham | Durham, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Midway Band Boosters | Newton Grove, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Samaritians Purse | Boone, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Antioch Pfwb Church | Dunn, NC | For support of religious organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Falcons Childrens Home | Falcon, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Dunn Emergency Services | Dunn, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Austism Society of Nc | Raleigh, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Greenville, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $622 |
| Natural Audubon Society | New York, NY | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $600 |
| Cameo Art House Theatre | Fayetteville, NC | You had two large expenses do you know what they were for: one on 4/9 and the one on 5/31 | $500 |
| Bsa | Irving, TX | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| Triton Atheltic | Erwin, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| Occoneechee Council Scouting America | Raleigh, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| Nc Sheriffs Association | Raleigh, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Raleigh, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $500 |
| Dunn United Ministral Association | Dunn, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $250 |
| Triangle South Literacy | Dunn, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $150 |
| Nc Aquarium | Pine Knoll Shores, NC | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $139 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | For support of educational organizations and their advancements in accordance with charter | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,561 | 29 |
| 2024 | $54,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $37,750 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103971
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3471140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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