Bailey Endowment Inc

RALEIGH, NC EIN: 56-1802700

Bailey Endowment Inc is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1992, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity focused on making charitable contributions to support various causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

-0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$155K

+9.9% YoY

Grant Count

30

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-1.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bailey Endowment Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Animal Welfare
  • Welfare of Children
  • Religion
  • Community Development

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in North Carolina, with a particular focus on the Raleigh area.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AshevilleAtlantaBlacksburgBoiling SpringsBooneCarolina BeachCaryCastle HayneChapel HillCharlotteEarlLawndalePenlandPittsboroRaleighSandy RidgeShelbySpindaleWendellYork

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $3,183,328
  • Total Revenues: $196,422
  • Total Expenses: $204,648
  • Number of Employees: 0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$96K$193K$289K$385K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,183,328$3,191,219$3,205,049
Revenue$196,422$169,891$138,349
Expenses$204,648$183,909$235,210
Qualifying Distributions$155,000$138,000$182,000
Net Investment Income$160,751$137,773$96,978
Distributable Amount$154,985$155,983$160,417

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$54K$107K$161K$215K36 grants202040 grants202141 grants202227 grants202330 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

NCSU STUDENT AID ASSOCIA…$25KSHOPSPACE$15KARTS NC STATE$11KASSOCIATION FOR WELFARE …$10KGWU SCHOOL OF DIVINITY$10KSAMARITANS PURSE$10KWILDLIFE WELFARE$8KMAPLE TEMPLE$7KPENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFTS$7KNOAH'S ARK WILDLIFE CENTER$7K

Grant Size Distribution

174 grants across all recorded years

174<$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 Ncsu Student Aid Association ($25,000), Shopspace ($15,000), Arts Nc State ($11,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHARLOTTE, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$1,000
ARTS NC STATE RALEIGH, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$11,000
ASSOCIATION FOR WELFARE OF ANIMALS SHELBY, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$10,000
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL RALEIGH, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$1,500
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE PITTSBORO, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$4,500
CLEVELAND COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL SHELBY, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$3,500
CLEVELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT SHELBY, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$2,500
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS SHELBY, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$1,000
GWU SCHOOL OF DIVINITY BOILING SPRINGS, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$10,000
INTERFAITH FOOD SHUTTLE RALEIGH, NCOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
HOYT G TESSNERPRESIDENT1
MELANIE KNIGHTSECRETARY/TR1
CYNTHIA BUCKINGHAMVP1
ANNE BAILEYDIRECTOR1
NICHOLAS TESSENERDIRECTOR1
A BAILEY KNIGHTDIRECTOR1

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 10788 Raleigh, NC 27605-0788

Telephone: 919-749-5254

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bailey Endowment Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Animal Welfare • Welfare of Children • Religion • Community Development

How do I apply for a grant from Bailey Endowment Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 41 grants in 2024 • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $25,000 • Total giving in 2024: $155,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Shopspace: $15,000 (Operational Support) • Association for the Welfare of Animals: $10,000 (Operational Support) • Samaritan's Purse: $10,000 (Operational Support) • Wildlife Welfare: $8,000 (Operational Support)

Where does Bailey Endowment Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in North Carolina, with a particular focus on the Raleigh area.

What size grants does Bailey Endowment Inc award?

In 2024, Bailey Endowment Inc awarded 30 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bailey Endowment Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bailey Endowment Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bailey Endowment Inc's EIN?

Bailey Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1802700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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