The Samuel Ernest Douglass Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, North Carolina · EIN 56-2059723 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,551
Total assets$957K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,588.
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
37% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penland School of Craft | Bakersville, NC | General Support | $3,627 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $2,725 |
| FoodFinder | Lafayette, IN | General Support | $2,700 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,591 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General Support | $2,591 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Baltimore, MD | General Support | $2,588 |
| Warm Nc | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,588 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $2,587 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality | Asheville, NC | General Support | $2,583 |
| The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $2,582 |
| The Barnabas Network | Greensboro, NC | General Support | $2,577 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,575 |
| Carousel Center Child Advocacy | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,575 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,551 |
| Domestic Violence Shelter & Service | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,551 |
| WhyHunger | New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Nourish NC | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Weekend Meals on Wheels | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| New Hanover County Humane Society | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Migrant Network | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Somos Siembra | Greensboro, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bahamas National Trust Fund Inc | Princeton, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Whqr | Wilmington, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Protect Democracy United | Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
| Skeleton Crew Adventures | Houston, TX | General Support | $500 |
| Chasing Bubbles Foundation | Seymour, IN | General Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,991 | 27 |
| 2024 | $54,592 | 23 |
| 2023 | $44,201 | 22 |
| 2021 | $20,242 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2059723
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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