Turner Battle Bunn Jr and Catherine Eagles Bunn Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilson, North Carolina · EIN 56-1692623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$131K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TURNER B BUNN III |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 CANTERBURY RD NW, WILSON NC 27896 |
| Phone | 2522433136 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, VERIFICATION OF ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS, AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INTENDED USE OF ANY FUNDS GIVEN. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
7% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Timothy's Episcopal Church | Wilson, NC | Religious | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Elimination of Wilson Nc | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $6,500 |
| Wilson Youth United (The Spot) | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $6,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Wilson | Wilson, NC | Education | $5,300 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Boone, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation | Morehead City, NC | Education & researcheducation & research | $5,000 |
| Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County Inc | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Wilson Community College Foundation | Wilson, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Barton College Scholarship Fund | Wilson, NC | Education | $4,000 |
| Hope Station Renovation | Wilson, NC | Historical preservation | $3,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina | Morehead City, NC | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| LA Iglesia de LA Guadalupana Episcopal Dioces of Wilson | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staton Island, NY | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Raleigh, NC | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center | Durham, NC | Health care | $2,500 |
| Pink Ladies of Wilson Nc | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Whirlidogs Training Center Inc | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Wilson Education Partnership | Wilson, NC | Education | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Greenville, NC | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Diversified Opportunities Inc | Wilson, NC | Education | $2,000 |
| Oic of Wilson | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Sidekix of Wilson Nc | Wilson, NC | Community ourtreach | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health care | $2,000 |
| Wesley Shelter | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Wilson Pal | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of Cartaret County | Morehead City, NC | Community service | $1,700 |
| For the Love of Dogs | Wilson, NC | Animal protection | $1,500 |
| Neal Foundation | Morehead City, NC | Education | $1,500 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Washington, DC | Medical research | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Wilson, NC | Community support | $1,000 |
| Flynn Christian Fellowship Home | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Greenfield School | Wilson, NC | Education | $1,000 |
| Harris Family YMCA | Rocky Mount, NC | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation of Wilson | Wilson, NC | Health care | $1,000 |
| Imagination Station Science Museum | Wilson, NC | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Jimmy V Foundation | Cary, NC | Public relations & education | $1,000 |
| Sallie B Howard School | Wilson, NC | Education | $1,000 |
| The Foundation of Hope | Raleigh, NC | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Research | Chapel Hill, NC | Health care | $1,000 |
| Veterans Residential Services of Wilson | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Whirligig Park & Museum Festival | Wilson, NC | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wilson County Humane Society | Wilson, NC | Community support | $1,000 |
| Freeman Roundhouse Museum | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum | Harkers Island, NC | Education | $500 |
| Pro Music Conservatory | Wilson, NC | Education | $500 |
| Sound Rivers | New Bern, NC | Environmental | $300 |
| Wilson Arts Center | Wilson, NC | Community outreach | $300 |
| Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association | Morehead City, NC | Historic preservation | $200 |
| Harrison Barnett Fund | Chapel Hill, NC | Medical | $200 |
| Paws Animals Adoption Center | Zebulon, NC | Animal welfare | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,200 | 51 |
| 2023 | $119,900 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103534
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1692623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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