Ellen and Munroe Best Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGoldsboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-1949712 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $1,500.
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
4% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1St Presbyterian Church | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $11,619 |
| The Jane Family Foundation | Sarasota, FL | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $3,700 |
| Boys Scouts Tuscorora | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Waynesborough Historial Village | Goldsboro, NC | Waynesborough historial village | $2,000 |
| YMCA Raleigh Campership | Raleigh, NC | YMCA raleigh campership | $1,500 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Root Elementary School Foundation | Raleigh, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Unc Humanities for Wayne County | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Arts Council of Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Princeton High School | Princeton, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Watch Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Wayne County United Way | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Paramount Theatre Foundation | Mount Olive, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $400 |
| Core Sound Waterfoul Museum | Harkers Island, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $350 |
| Friends of Maritime Museum | Raleigh, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $300 |
| Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $300 |
| Patetown Volunteer Fire Dept | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $200 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | Goldsboro, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $200 |
| Nc Museum of History | Raleigh, NC | To support the mission of the organization | $150 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,719 | 24 |
| 2024 | $50,720 | 27 |
| 2023 | $63,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1949712
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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