John and Barbara Mclendon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsboro, North Carolina · EIN 26-3769327 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$430K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
54% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novusway | Arden, NC | General exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Rock Point School | Burlington, VT | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation Inc | Waitsfield, VT | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Boone, NC | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Conservation Trust for North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | Greensboro, NC | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | Asheville, NC | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation | Burlington, VT | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Green Mountain Club Inc | Waterbury Center, VT | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust Inc | Montpelier, VT | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3769327
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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