Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation
Invitation OnlyKernersville, North Carolina · EIN 26-3532956 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$212K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.2M
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Control Ministry | Winston Salem, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Next Step Ministries Inc | Kernersville, NC | To support prevention of domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Center | Kernersville, NC | To support successful aging and volunteer opportunities for older adults | $25,000 |
| Hasten International | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Boone Area Chamber of Commerce | Boone, NC | To promote economic activities in boone | $15,000 |
| Kernersville Salvation Army | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the mobile food pantry | $15,000 |
| Kernersville Family YMCA | Kernersville, NC | To support camp hanes | $10,000 |
| Kernersville Foundation Inc | Kernersville, NC | To support scholarships for kernersville residents | $10,000 |
| Kernersville Kiwanis Club | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center | Winstonsalem, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Diaper Bank of Nc | Durham, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Enrichment Center | Winston Salem, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Authoring Action | Winston Salem, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| East Forsyth High School | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the school and its activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kernersville Library | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kernersville Moravian Church | Kernersville, NC | To share christmas joy through the christmas stocking fund to local low-income families | $5,000 |
| Kernersville Chamber of Commerce | Kernersville, NC | To promote economic activities in kernersville | $3,500 |
| Knights of Columbus - Holy Cross | Kernersville, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Old Salem Chapter Aaca | Kernersville, NC | To support summer cruise-in | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $189,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $166,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3532956
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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