John R & Carolyn J Maness Family Foundation -
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 56-1949954 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$220K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,250.
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
34% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $23,000 |
| Uva - Curry School of Education | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| Canterbury School | Greensboro, NC | Chapel endowment fund | $17,500 |
| Landon School | Bethesda, MD | General purpose support | $15,000 |
| Holton Arms School Inc | Bethesda, MD | General purpose support | $11,000 |
| Primary Day School | Bethesda, MD | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | Bethesda, MD | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| All Saints Church | Chevy Chase, MD | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Hillwood Museum & Gardens | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| University of Va Mcintire School of Commerce Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Uncg - Bryan School of Business | Greensboro, NC | General purpose support | $4,550 |
| Urban Ministries of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| Arts & Science Foundation Unc-Ch | Chapel Hill, NC | General purpose support | $3,250 |
| Frankie Lemmon School | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Nc Museum of Art | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Safechild | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| The Educational Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Wellspring Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Fund for the Endowment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Stepup Ministries | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Transitions of Life Care | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Concord Hill School | Chevy Chase, MD | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | Media, PA | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Green Chair Project | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Nc Museum of History Associates | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Raleigh Fine Arts | Raleigh, NC | Endowment fund | $2,000 |
| Tammy Lynn Center | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| William Peace University | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Rex Healthcare Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Triangle Family Services | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Triangle Golf Fdn Dba First Tee of the Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,550 |
| Joel Lane Museum House | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Wake Medical Center Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Dress for Success Triangle Nc | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Community Music School | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,150 |
| Greensboro History Museum | Greensboro, NC | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | Greensboro, NC | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Oak Hill Cemetery | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $500 |
| Peace for DC | Washington, DC | General purpose support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,000 | 55 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $226,000 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621199349101262
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1949954
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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