The Borden Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyGoldsboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-6045689 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$161K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Home Society of Nc | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $25,100 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $12,500 |
| Wayne County Development Alliance | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $12,500 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nc Museum of Art Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way-Wayne County | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $6,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wayne County Boys & Girls Club | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wayne Opportunity Center | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Asheville School | Asheville, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
| St Mary's School | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts-Tuscarora | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $3,700 |
| Kriquette's Kids | Fremont, NC | Program support | $3,500 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Winchester, VA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Nc Symphony | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $3,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Public Humanities | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Communities Supporting Schools | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Community Soup Kitchen | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Paramount Theatre Foundation | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wayne Pregnancy Center | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Old Waynesborough Commission | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,000 |
| University Presbyterian Church | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Wayne County Recovery Corporation | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Program support | $1,350 |
| Nc Zoological Society | Asheboro, NC | Program support | $1,250 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation Nc | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $1,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Atheletes | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wayne Charitable Partnership | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wayne Health Foundation | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Winchester Education Foundation | Winchester, VA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ind College Fund of Nc | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $500 |
| Crimestoppers | Goldsboro, NC | Program support | $200 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $100 |
| Pbs North Carolina | Rtp, NC | Program support | $100 |
| St David's School | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $100 |
| Unc - Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $100 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | Program support | $100 |
| Wunc Public Radio | Chapel Hill, NC | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,900 | 42 |
| 2024 | $132,950 | 39 |
| 2023 | $163,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6045689
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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