W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyHigh Point, North Carolina · EIN 56-6035980 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$27.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 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
2% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Museum of History Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $250,000 |
| Elizabeth Vann Moore Foundation | Edenton, NC | General operating | $200,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $95,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Wake Med Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Healing Transitions | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Nc Museum of Art Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Saint Marys School | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $41,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Albemable | Edenton, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Carolina Ballet Inc | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Transitions Lifecare | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Nc Organizing Committee | Cary, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Wake Relief | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Unc C-Step | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating | $15,100 |
| Friends of the Nc Museum | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $15,000 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry Inc | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Arise Collective | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Beginnings | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Diaper Train | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carol | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Green Chair Project | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Public Ed Works | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Triangle Family Services Inc | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| With Love From Jesus Ministries | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Canines for Services Inc | Wilmington, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Casa | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Corral Riding Academy | Cary, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Crooks Corner Book Prize Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Haven House Inc | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Interact | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mission Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Preservation Nc | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Southlight Healthcare | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wakeed Partnership | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alice Aycock for Center | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Women Center of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Note in the Pocket | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Spce of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | General operating | $5,000 |
| Caring Community Foundation | Cary, NC | General operating | $2,500 |
| Oak City Cares | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $2,500 |
| Artsplosure | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Beauport Historical Association | Beaufort, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Beauport Historical Foundation | Beaufort, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Project Enlightment Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation Inc | Chapell Hill, NC | General operating | $1,500 |
| National Humanities Center | Research Triangle Park, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Nc Museum of History Associates | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Randolph College Office of Institutional Advancement | Lynchburg, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Libraries | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Milburnie Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Compass Center | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating | $500 |
| Orange County Literacy Council Inc | Carrboro, NC | General operating | $500 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Institute for the Arts and Humanities | Chapell Hill, NC | General operating | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158,900 | 68 |
| 2024 | $1,063,520 | 69 |
| 2023 | $718,400 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612619349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6035980
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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