Alphin Family Foundation

DUNN, NC EIN: 56-2108036

Alphin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DUNN, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $979K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $252K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$979K

+20.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$84K

+2.5% YoY

Grant Count

21

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+17.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alphin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Alphin Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Alphin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DUNN, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $979K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $252K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

AtlantaBooneBuies CreekChapel HillCharlotteDunnErwinHarrellsKennerLenoirOak RidgeRaleighRtpSmithfieldWilsons Mills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$72K$144K$216K$288K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$978,631$811,582$861,203
Revenue$262,104$43,038$28,337
Expenses$98,387$92,558$86,379
Qualifying Distributions$83,850$81,825$72,500
Net Investment Income$251,896$35,201$21,260
Distributable Amount$83,861$71,255$72,334

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$21K$42K$63K$84K17 grants202017 grants202121 grants202224 grants202321 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Campbell University Scho…$20KFellowship of Christian …$20KStewart Theater$9KLong Branch Church$6KGlad Tidings Church$5KSamaritans Purse$4KHarnett Regional Theatre$3KAlphin Cemetery Preserva…$3KThe Salvation Army$3KCape Fear Christian Acad…$3K

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

100<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Campbell University Scholarship ($20,000), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($20,000), Stewart Theater ($8,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alphin Cemetery Preservation Inc Dunn, NCFor assistance to the organization in maintenance of a 1.36 acre cemetery of over 150 gravesites representing 27 different families including native americans of the community at no charge to these families$2,500
Averasboro Battlefield Commission Dunn, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in historical preservation$300
Campbell University Scholarship Buies Creek, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services$20,000
Dunn Public Library Dunn, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services and nonprofit reading programs$1,500
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Raleigh, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in providing educational services$20,000
Friends Fighting Cancer Dunn, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in providing to families of cancer patients$1,000
Samaritans Purse Boone, NCFor assistance to nonprofit in providing disaster relief$4,000
Stewart Theater Dunn, NCFor supporting their nonprofit arts program and services$8,500
The Salvation Army Charlotte, NCFor assistance to the nonprofit in providing to needy families$2,500
Bay Tree Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Harrells, NCFor supporting their nonprofit programs and services$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Ernest J AlphinPresident1
J Clifton Alphin JrDirector0.5
Teresa M AlphinTreasurer5
Jesse C Alphin IIISecretary0.5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alphin Family Foundation?

Alphin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DUNN, NC. It holds $979K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Alphin Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Alphin Family Foundation holds $979K in total assets with $262K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $84K in 2024.

Where does Alphin Family Foundation operate?

Alphin Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina.

What size grants does Alphin Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Alphin Family Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $84K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alphin Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alphin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Alphin Family Foundation's EIN?

Alphin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2108036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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