BCA Foundation Inc
BCA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sanford, North Carolina. It grew out of the manufacturing business Bear Creek Arsenal, LLC and supports local community, law enforcement, first responders, and veteran and military organizations through donated products and financial backing.
BCA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: BCA Foundation Inc gave $99K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,842
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,661
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,941,784
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BCA Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts requests in letter form detailing the amount requested and the plan for its use. The stated geographic restriction is that the foundation intends to meet needs in surrounding counties in central North Carolina.
- Contact
Application contact: E Eugene Moore
Mailing address: 310 Mcneil Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
Phone: (919) 633-5313
Website: https://thebcafoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BCA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Buddy Backpack of Harnett County ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states an intent to meet needs in surrounding counties in central North Carolina. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina; the remainder went to recipients in Florida (3%), Idaho (2%), California (1%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How BCA Foundation Inc gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 757% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $99K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddy Backpack of Harnett County Cameron, NC | Charitable | $24,500 |
| E Eugene Moore Grant Sanford, NC | Charitable | $13,062 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Love Chatham Siler City, NC | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Lee County Wildlife Club Sanford, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brunswick Community College Southport, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lee County High School Sanford, NC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Jason Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $3,280 |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista De Sanford Sanford, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bread Basket of Sanford Sanford, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,941,784 | $151,416 | $103,020 | $98,842 | 27 | $100,162 | $109,161 | $91,910 |
| 2024 | $1,893,388 | $406,764 | $80,717 | $79,650 | 17 | $79,650 | $1,948 | $12,200 |
| 2023 | $1,567,341 | $1,066,717 | $60,782 | $57,919 | 5 | $57,920 | $20,366 | $27,260 |
| 2022 | $561,406 | $560,516 | $12,528 | $11,528 | 2 | $11,528 | $16 | $8,121 |
| 2021 | $13,419 | $20,002 | $6,583 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BCA Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting community, first responders, and education. It identifies law enforcement, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters among the first responders it supports, and highlights community support and education as causes.
Its 2025 grants included organizations serving different needs. Love Chatham, which received $7,500, describes its work as bringing together local churches, individuals, and businesses to address homelessness and other needs in Chatham County. Read and Feed, which received $2,000, says it strengthens literacy among underserved elementary school children and provides meals. Helping Hand Clinic, which received $2,000, says it provides free medicine and drug assistance. Habitat for Humanity, which received $1,000, describes its work as partnering with people in need to build affordable housing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $98,842. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $24,500, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported grants included $24,500 to Buddy Backpack of Harnett County, $13,062 to E Eugene Moore Grant, $10,000 to Make a Wish Foundation, and $7,500 to Love Chatham. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
The foundation’s website provides forms for education grant requests, non-academic donation requests, and a CCCC scholarship application. It also posted details of February 2025 grants, including support for Family Promise of Lee County, Buddy Backpack of Harnett County, Lee County Arts & Community Center “Mann Center,” Timeless Cares, and Partnership for Children and Families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chadwick E. Moore as president and director, Monica M. Purvis as vice president, Ruby C. Moore as secretary, Danny Cheek as treasurer, and E. Eugene Moore as director.
BCA Foundation Inc is led by Chadwick E. Moore, President Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chadwick E. Moore
President Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
E. Eugene Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Danny Cheek
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Monica M. Purvis
Vice President
Vice President Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ruby C. Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BCA Foundation Inc
How much does BCA Foundation Inc give each year?
BCA Foundation Inc gave $99K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 17 grants.
What is BCA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
BCA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,661, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BCA Foundation Inc give grants?
BCA Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sanford, NC (12 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does BCA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on BCA Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are BCA Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
BCA Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Buddy Backpack of Harnett County ($24,500), E Eugene Moore Grant ($13,062) and Make a Wish Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BCA Foundation Inc?
BCA Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BCA Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting community, first responders, and education. It identifies law enforcement, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters among the first responders it supports, and highlights community support and education as causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BCA Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts requests in letter form detailing the amount requested and the plan for its use. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BCA Foundation Inc's EIN?
BCA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1225894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). BCA Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bca-foundation-inc-morg_39b17724ad1041e8b95ab55cc800c0ef
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