Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc is a Form 990 public charity based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, formed in 1980. It facilitates philanthropy in Cumberland County through grantmaking, scholarships, endowment building, community leadership, and nonprofit training.
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 125 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in North Carolina. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,500,343
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 125
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,003
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,199
- Total assets
- $149,241,946
- +10.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (25 of 125, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Community Grant applications are submitted online. The foundation recommends attending a Grantseeker Information Meeting to learn about opportunities, eligibility, and application guidelines. Its listed application cycles include grants from field-of-interest funds, which are made available quarterly; the published Summer 2026 cycle is closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2345, Fayetteville, NC 28302-2345
Phone: (910) 483-4449
Website: https://cumberlandcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
36 open opportunities from Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The George L. Butler Memorial Scholarship Grant
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ashton W. Lilly Fund for Philanthropy Grant
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Brenda C. McFayden Scholarship Grant
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cumberland Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Methodist University ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
595 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 423 grants of 595 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s Community Grants Program serves organizations located in and providing services in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Its website describes scholarship opportunities for students from southeastern North Carolina. In filing year 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina; the remaining reported shares went to New York (5%), Pennsylvania (3%), South Carolina (2%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 125 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cumberland Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 125 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.1M (2022) to $8.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 125 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $1,647,423 |
| Cape Fear Regional Theatre at Fayetteville Inc Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $472,471 |
| Cape Fear Botanical Garden Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $392,952 |
| Green Beret Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $269,000 |
| Breezewood Church Hope Mills, NC | Charitable Gift | $250,000 |
| Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation Inc Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $232,566 |
| Fayetteville Urban Ministry Inc Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $218,873 |
| Travelers Church Moon Township, PA | Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $191,872 |
| Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Inc Fayetteville, NC | Charitable Gift | $180,547 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,241,946 | $17,480,282 | $11,459,095 | $8,500,343 | 125 | $5,729,701 |
| 2024 | $134,526,751 | $12,454,210 | $8,746,051 | $6,461,686 | 121 | $4,272,254 |
| 2023 | $121,252,486 | $14,602,785 | $9,474,759 | $7,766,059 | 123 | $4,483,766 |
| 2022 | $108,138,101 | $14,799,053 | $6,635,965 | $5,059,339 | 116 | $7,228,833 |
| 2021 | $121,925,506 | $9,257,200 | $7,000,899 | $5,243,015 | 110 | $2,588,556 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “Giving together to enhance the quality and spirit of community life.” Its vision is a vibrant, inclusive community that provides sustainable opportunities for generations. Its stated values include stewardship, collective giving, diversity, endowment building, and continuous improvement.
Its website describes grantmaking in areas including education, college access, arts, health, youth development, basic needs, seniors, the environment, historic preservation, and support for local nonprofit organizations. Community grants may support programs addressing Cumberland County needs, community-wide initiatives, projects leveraging resources for long-term impact, and innovative solutions.
The 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Methodist University describes its work as providing undergraduate and graduate education grounded in the liberal arts, alongside professional and graduate programs. Cape Fear Regional Theatre says it uses live theatre and educational and outreach programs to bring the region together. Cape Fear Botanical Garden describes work in nature, environmental stewardship, conservation, education, agricultural heritage, and community engagement. Other listed recipients include health, human-services, arts, and older-adult organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 125 itemized grants totaling $8,500,343. Awards ranged from $5,100 to $1,647,423, with a median of $28,199. The website says annual grantmaking is between $7 million and $10 million, depending on donor-advised fund activity, and that about 70% to 80% of distributions come from donor-restricted funds designated by donors.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $1,647,423 to Methodist University; $472,471 to Cape Fear Regional Theatre at Fayetteville; $392,952 to Cape Fear Botanical Garden; $269,000 to Green Beret Foundation; and $250,000 to Breezewood Church. The filing lists each of these grants’ purposes as “charitable gift.” Other listed recipients include Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation ($232,566), Fayetteville Urban Ministry ($218,873), Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch ($191,872), and Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra ($180,547).
The Community Grants Program draws on unrestricted and field-of-interest endowments and uses a competitive application process. Applications are submitted online. Eligible organizations must be located in and provide services in Cumberland County, have a governing or advisory board based there, meet applicable tax-exempt or government-unit requirements, have a current North Carolina charitable solicitation license or exemption on file, and meet prior-grant reporting requirements. The foundation also lists restrictions including grants for re-granting, event sponsorships, and grants to individuals. Grantseeker information meetings are recommended, but attendance is not required.
The foundation also operates scholarship programs for eligible students from southeastern North Carolina attending not-for-profit colleges or universities. The Community Scholarship cycle described as closed in April 2026 is a past cycle. The Robert H. Short Scholars Program lists a November application period and a November 30, 2026 deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gail A. Riddle as board chair, Frank R. Lopes Jr. as vice-chair, Carol L. Dickey as secretary, W.C. Powers as treasurer, Janet M. Prewitt and Vera L. Bell as assistant treasurers, and Larry Bass Jr., Jerial H. Bogan, Bruce G. Dantzler, and John Healy as directors.
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc is led by Mary Holmes, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Holmes
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Gail A. Riddle
Board Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Brooks
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Bruce G. Dantzler
Board of Directors
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol L. Dickey
Secretary
Board of Directors → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank R. Lopes Jr.
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerial H. Bogan
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly D. Puryear
Board of Directors
Board Chair → Board of Directors, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bass Jr.
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lockett Tally
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max J. Weinstein
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Smith
Board of Directors
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet M. Prewitt
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Vonnegut
Board of Directors
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vera L. Bell
Assistant Treasurer
Board of Directors → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wc Powers
Treasurer
Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Keever
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Sparks
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily K. Schaefer
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jabbar Surles
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Healy
Board of Directors
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pearce
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilhelmena H. Sapp
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Myrtle Alston Summers (2021–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Amy Perko (2022–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Eva C. Williams (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: James R. Konneker (2021–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Libby S. Daniel (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sandra W. Monroe (2021–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Elizabeth Keeney (2021–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Dan K. McNeill (2021) — Board of Directors
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Mary Holmes (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Community Foundation Inc
How much does Cumberland Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 125 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.5M across 121 grants.
What is Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $28,199, and its average grant was $68,003, across 125 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cumberland Community Foundation Inc that year got $52K on average.
Where does Cumberland Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, NC (74 grants), Raleigh, NC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Hope Mills, NC (3 grants).
Does Cumberland Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 125 grants with a stated purpose on Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (125 grants).
Who are Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Methodist University ($1,647,423), Cape Fear Regional Theatre at Fayetteville Inc ($472,471) and Cape Fear Botanical Garden ($392,952), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cumberland Community Foundation Inc?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc reported $149.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.
What does Cumberland Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Giving together to enhance the quality and spirit of community life.” Its vision is a vibrant, inclusive community that provides sustainable opportunities for generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cumberland Community Foundation Inc?
Community Grant applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cumberland Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1406831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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