E J Pope & Son Foundation
Invitation OnlyMt Olive, North Carolina · EIN 56-1939755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$63K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
3% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | Mt Olive, NC | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nc Aquarium | Kure Beach, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| 3Hc | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Carteret Health Care | Morehead City, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way of Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mt Olive Community Development | Mt Olive, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tuscarora Boy Scouts | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coa | Winterville, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Soup Kitchen | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Food Bank | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nc Museum of History | Raleigh, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nc Pickle Festival | Mount Olive, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ncpcm Buddy Pope Scholarship | Raleigh, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Relay of Life Wayne County | Dudley, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Wayne County Day | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Wayne Pregnancy Center | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation | Carlisle, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Cancer Care | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Paramount Theatre | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $500 |
| Stage Struck | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $500 |
| Wagon Tails Farm Rescue | Beulaville, NC | General purpose | $500 |
| Watch Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $500 |
| Oberry Foundation | Goldsboro, NC | General purpose | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,300 | 27 |
| 2023 | $67,100 | 28 |
| 2022 | $66,100 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503439349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1939755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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