The Caton Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-0167058 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$97K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Speech School Inc | Atlanta, GA | Caton Family Endowment Fund | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | Caton Fieldhouse Enhancement Fund - to ensure that the Caton Fieldhouse remains an attractive, functional and inspiring space that supports… | $15,000 |
| Lumber River United Way | Lumberton, NC | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center | Lumberton, NC | to the Gibson Cancer Center and utilized to support patient care programs, services, and other needs | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | the Braves Resource Center/CARE gift fund | $10,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center | Lumberton, NC | Faye C. Caton Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Robeson County Partnership for Children | Lumberton, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Parish of Lumberto | Lumberton, NC | Youth Group of St. Francis De Sales Church | $2,000 |
| Victory Train Inc | Greensboro, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina Inc | Lake Waccamaw, NC | Health care for the children who are housed at the facility | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton Nc Inc | Lumberton, NC | Troop 301 | $1,000 |
| Lumberton Christian Care Center | Lumberton, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Robeson County Humane Society Inc | Lumberton, NC | Food for the animals housed at this location | $1,000 |
| Sail Initiative | Lumberton, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Parish of Lumberto | Lumberton, NC | For the decorating of the Church with flowers and festive plants during the Church Holiday season | $895 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,395 | 17 |
| 2024 | $82,614 | 21 |
| 2023 | $71,597 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642059349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0167058
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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