Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

WILMINGTON, NC EIN: 56-1974747

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Established in 1996, the foundation is dedicated to supporting not-for-profit organizations that provide services improving the health and wellness of people in southeastern North Carolina. The foundation operates with a mission centered on advancing health and healing in its service region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$69.3M

+9.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.2M

+4.3% YoY

Grant Count

47

-17.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$67K

+26.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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 mission is to support not-for-profit organizations providing services that improve the health and wellness of the people of southeastern North Carolina. The foundation is committed to improving health and wellness in the community and encouraging collaborative efforts among service providers.

Primary funding areas include:

  • Health Service Programs
  • Education Programs
  • Health & Human Service Programs
  • Human Service Programs

The foundation prioritizes funding programs and organizations that promote health education, disease prevention, and provide direct medical and health services.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$800–$275,000

Average Grant

amount: $45,000

Review Cycle

January 15 and July 15

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's service area is limited to five counties in southeastern North Carolina:

  • Brunswick County
  • Columbus County
  • Duplin County
  • New Hanover County
  • Pender County

The foundation focuses on serving the citizens of southeastern North Carolina, with particular emphasis on communities within this five-county region.

Grant Distribution by State

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Cities

AshAsheboroBladenboroBoliviaBurgawCaryCharlotteDurhamFaisonGreenvilleHampsteadHelenaKeanansvilleKenansvilleLake WaccamawMorrisvilleRaleighRose HillShallotteSouthport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

  • Total assets: $69,301,614
  • Total revenue: $3,350,956
  • Total expenses: $4,247,163
  • Total liabilities: $798,000

Historical Assets:

  • 2023: $60.8 million
  • 2022: $74.8 million

Annual Giving Distribution:

  • 2024: $3.0 million (57 grants)
  • 2023: $2.8 million (53 grants)
  • 2022: $2.9 million (65 grants)
  • 2021: $2.7 million (65 grants)
  • 2020: $2.4 million (56 grants)

Staffing: The foundation operates with 3 employees.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$69,301,614$63,593,607$60,790,726
Revenue$3,350,956$1,832,719$3,695,159
Expenses$4,247,163$3,065,866$3,257,262
Qualifying Distributions$3,588,298$3,463,857$3,133,195
Net Investment Income$3,124,200$1,631,759$3,463,794
Distributable Amount$3,163,620$3,005,841$3,485,037

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$792K$2M$2M$3M65 grants202065 grants202153 grants202257 grants202347 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CAPE FEAR CLINIC INC$275KLOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE …$175KCAROUSEL CENTER INC$150KSALVATION ARMY$150KPENDER ALLIANCE FOR TEEN…$140KBRUNSWICK PARTNERSHIP FO…$120KBLACK RIVER HEALTH SERVI…$110KCAPE FEAR CLINIC INC$110KBRUNSWICK FAMILY ASSISTA…$100KDUPLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL …$100K

Grant Size Distribution

247 grants across all recorded years

125<$50K91$50–100K30$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cape Fear Clinic Inc ($275,000), Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Lifecarecenter ($175,000), Carousel Center Inc ($150,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A SAFE PLACE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NCPREVENTION SUPPORT SERVICE COORDINATOR$40,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DURHAM, NCBLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS FOR CAPE FEAR CLINIC AND CPR ANYWHERE KITS FOR GOSHEN MEDICAL$30,000
BLACK RIVER HEALTH SERVICES INC BURGAW, NCBLACK RIVER FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY TEACHING HEALTH CENTER$110,000
BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF NC INC LAKE WACCAMAW, NCTHE WACCAMAW WAY - TRAUMA INFORMED CARE MODEL$78,000
BRUNSWICK FAMILY ASSISTANCE AGENCY INC SHALLOTTE, NCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100,000
BRUNSWICK PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING INC SOUTHPORT, NCTRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM$120,000
BRUNSWICK SENIOR RESOURCES INC SHALLOTTE, NCEQUIPMENT PURCHASE - MATCH$25,000
CAPE FEAR CLINIC INC WILMINGTON, NCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$275,000
CAPE FEAR CLINIC INC WILMINGTON, NCPHARMACY SERVICES SUPPORT$110,000
CAPE FEAR GROUP HOMES WILMINGTON, NCVAN PURCHASE$36,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Personnel:

  • Anna Erwin – President and Treasurer (full-time, $145,000 compensation)
  • James D. Hundley, MD – Chairman (serves without compensation)
  • Sara S. Benton – Grants Officer (full-time, $87,000 compensation)
  • Janelle A. Rhyne, MD – Secretary
  • Ronald R. Sinclair – Assistant Secretary
  • Board Members: Garry Garris, Robert F. Warwick, Richard L. Woodbury, Mott P. Blair IV, MD, Johnsie Davis, RN

The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ANNA ERWINPRESIDENT/TREASURER$147K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ANNA ERWINPRESIDENT/TREASURER40$146,667
GARRY GARRISBOARD MEMBER1
JAMES D HUNDLEY MDCHAIRMAN1
RONALD R SINCLAIRASSISTANT SECRETARY1
ROBERT F WARWICKBOARD MEMBER1
RICHARD L WOODBURYBOARD MEMBER1
MOTT P BLAIR IV MDBOARD MEMBER1
JANELLE A RHYNE MDSECRETARY1
JOHNSIE DAVIS RNBOARD MEMBER1

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation continues to actively award grants to organizations serving health and human service needs across its five-county service area. Recent grant announcements indicate ongoing support for healthcare providers, community health initiatives, and social service organizations throughout southeastern North Carolina.

The Endowment awards $500,000 to 41 organizations in spring grant cycle

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cape Fear Memorial Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to support not-for-profit organizations providing services that improve the health and wellness of the people of southeastern North Carolina. The foundation is committed to improving health and wellness in the community and encouraging collaborative efforts among service providers. Primary funding areas include: • **Health Service Programs** • **Education Programs** • **Health & Human Service Programs** • **Human Service Programs** The foundation prioritizes funding …

How do I apply for a grant from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $800–$275,000 • Median grant size: $40,000–$45,000 • Average grant amount: $45,000 **Recent Activity:** • Fiscal Year 2023 (year end 6/30/23): Made 65 grants • 2024: Made 57 grants totaling approximately $3.0 million • Historical annual giving ranges from $2.4 million to $2.9 million **Application Process:** • Application deadlines: January 15 and July 15 • Grants made only to 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities • Organizations mus…

Where does Cape Fear Memorial Foundation make grants?

The foundation's service area is limited to five counties in southeastern North Carolina: • Brunswick County • Columbus County • Duplin County • New Hanover County • Pender County The foundation focuses on serving the citizens of southeastern North Carolina, with particular emphasis on communities within this five-county region.

What size grants does Cape Fear Memorial Foundation award?

In 2024, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Cape Fear Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Cape Fear Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1974747. 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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