Sears Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 26-1589867 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SEARS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 33483, RALEIGH NC 27636 |
| Phone | 9198514696 |
| SUBMISSION BY MAIL | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
22% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church on Morgan | Raleigh, NC | General purposes | $85,000 |
| The Green Chair Project | Raleigh, NC | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Casa | Raleigh, NC | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General operations | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life International | Fresh Meadows, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ship Community Outreach | Raleigh, NC | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Safechild | Raleigh, NC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Women That Care Inc | Raleigh, NC | General operations | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | General purposes | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $201,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1589867
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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