Margaret T Petrie Foundation
Historical FunderChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 81-0793232 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$924K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE PETRIE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 EASTOWNE DR STE 130, CHAPEL HILL NC 27514 |
| Phone | 9194021740 |
| INFO@PETRIEFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | TO APPLY FOR GRANTS, APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER (1-2 PAGES) OF INQUIRY BY EMAIL. THE LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN A BRIEF STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED. INCLUDE COPY OF OPERATING BUDGET, BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUEST, DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS MAJOR SOURCES OF FUNDING CURRENTLY AND IN THE PAST, AND A COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SHOWING EXEMPTION STATUS. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 1. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE GENERALLY MADE BETWEEN $1,000 AND $20,000, ALTHOUGH REQUESTS OUTSIDE EITHER RANGE WILL BE CONSIDERED. GRANTS RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE SPAYING AND NEUTERING SERVICES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Animal Rescue | Chapel Hill, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $50,000 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | Support spaying and neutering through voucher programs | $45,000 |
| Warren County Animal Shelter | Warrenton, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs in warren county | $45,000 |
| Carolina Poodle Rescue | Pacolet, SC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $35,000 |
| Paws of Hertford County | Murfreesboro, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs for rescue dogs and cats | $35,000 |
| Paws of Rutherford County (Paws Rc) | Lake Lure, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs in rutherford county | $35,000 |
| Safe Haven for Cats | Raleigh, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs for cats | $35,000 |
| Beyond Fences | Durham, NC | Support spaying and neutering to dogs and cats | $30,000 |
| City of Burlington Animal Services Dept | Burlington, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $30,000 |
| Paws for Life Nc | Youngsville, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $30,000 |
| Wilmington Animal Centrix | Wilmington, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $30,000 |
| Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary | St Pauls, NC | Support spayng and neutering programs | $25,000 |
| Feral Cat Asssistance Program | Greensboro, NC | Support spaying and neutering of feral cats | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Beaufort County | Washington, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs in beaufort | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Eastern Carolina | Greenville, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $25,000 |
| Rutherford County Humane Society Inc | Rutherfordton, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $25,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoptions | Raleigh, NC | Support program to spay and neuter pets available for adoption | $25,000 |
| Sparkle Cat Rescue | Burlington, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Stokes Shelter Inc | Walnut Cove, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $24,441 |
| Paws Prayers & Promises | Tryon, NC | Support of spaying and neutering program | $24,000 |
| Chatham Animal Rescue and Education | Pittsboro, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $20,675 |
| Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue | Rutherfordton, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $20,000 |
| Montgomery County Animal Services | Mt Gilead, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $20,000 |
| Pet Food Pantry of Eastern | Greenville, NC | Support spaying and neutering program for pet owners who are struggling financially | $19,500 |
| Dogs Deserve Better | Creedmoor, NC | Promote and facilitate spaying and neutering of dogs in the piedmont area | $18,000 |
| Companion Animal Clinic Foundation | Southern Pines, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Friends of Rocky Mount Animal | Rocky Mount, NC | Support the spaying and neutering program in rocky mount | $15,000 |
| Happy Hills Animal Foundation | Staley, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Granville County | Creedmoor, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Orange County Animal Services | Chapel Hill, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Paws 4 Purpose Nc | Sneads Ferry, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Windsor Kittens | Charlotte, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $15,000 |
| Paws 4 Ever | Mebane, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs for dogs and cats | $13,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $10,000 |
| Mia's Mafia | Cary, NC | Support neutering of animals in need | $10,000 |
| Nc Feral Cat Coalition | Hope Mills, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $10,000 |
| Pawsitive Shelter Volunteers | Franklin, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $10,000 |
| Paws and Love | Washington, NC | Support spaying and neutering of cats | $8,862 |
| Johnson County Animal Protection League | Benson, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $8,000 |
| Humane Solution | Winston Salem, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $7,500 |
| Animal Welfare League of Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $5,000 |
| Catman2 Inc | Cullowhee, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs | $5,000 |
| Godbey Creek Canine Rescue | Mocksville, NC | Support spaying and neutering of rescue dogs | $5,000 |
| Ruin Creek Animal Protection | Henderson, NC | Support spaying and neutering programs for adoptable pets in vance county | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $923,978 | 44 |
| 2023 | $724,950 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349102517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0793232
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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