E J Pope & Son Foundation
E J Pope & Son Foundation is a private foundation based in Mount Olive, North Carolina, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $63,300.
E J Pope & Son Foundation at a glance
In short: E J Pope & Son Foundation gave $63K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,300
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,344
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,263,549
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E J Pope & Son Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The 2024 filing lists EJ Pope III as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Ej Pope Iii
Mailing address: Po Drawer 649, Mount Olive, NC 28365
Phone: (919) 658-6566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E J Pope & Son Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Mount Olive ($20K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E J Pope & Son Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $41K (2021) to $67K (2024). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive Mt Olive, NC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| NC Aquarium Kure Beach, NC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| 3HC Goldsboro, NC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Carteret Health Care Morehead City, NC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way of Wayne County Goldsboro, NC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Mt Olive Community Development Mt Olive, NC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Tuscarora Boy Scouts Goldsboro, NC | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of COA Winterville, NC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County Goldsboro, NC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,263,549 | $44,413 | $76,898 | $63,300 | 27 | $63,300 | $32,466 | $78,441 |
| 2024 | $1,211,098 | $42,076 | $79,381 | $67,100 | 28 | $67,100 | $31,331 | $70,241 |
| 2023 | $1,240,580 | $17,373 | $77,587 | $66,100 | 30 | $66,100 | $7,998 | $63,359 |
| 2022 | $1,279,952 | $57,886 | $74,558 | $62,317 | 19 | $62,317 | $21,814 | $71,792 |
| 2021 | $1,231,457 | $25,679 | $54,211 | $41,400 | 19 | — | $12,610 | $71,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E J Pope & Son Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, a community college, health and human-service organizations, and community and youth programs.
The University of Mount Olive describes itself as a Christian faith-based, values-centered private institution serving students, its founding church, and its communities. United Way of Wayne County says it partners with local nonprofits to address community social issues, including health and wellness and children’s educational futures. Community Soup Kitchen says it serves weekday meals to people who are hungry and in need; Communities in Schools says it supports students to help them stay in school and achieve in life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $63,300. Grants ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to the University of Mount Olive, $10,000 to Wayne Community College, and $5,000 to NC Aquarium. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to 3HC, Carteret Health Care, United Way of Wayne County, and Mt Olive Community Development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists EJ Pope III as president and Gena Jones as secretary.
E J Pope & Son Foundation is led by Ej Pope III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ej Pope III
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gena Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
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 E J Pope & Son Foundation
How much does E J Pope & Son Foundation give each year?
E J Pope & Son Foundation gave $63K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 28 grants.
What is E J Pope & Son Foundation's typical grant size?
E J Pope & Son Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,344, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E J Pope & Son Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does E J Pope & Son Foundation give grants?
E J Pope & Son Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goldsboro, NC (16 grants), Mount Olive, NC (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does E J Pope & Son Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E J Pope & Son Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E J Pope & Son Foundation's largest grantees?
E J Pope & Son Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Mount Olive ($20,000), Wayne Community College ($10,000) and NC Aquarium ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E J Pope & Son Foundation?
E J Pope & Son Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does E J Pope & Son Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, a community college, health and human-service organizations, and community and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E J Pope & Son Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E J Pope & Son Foundation's EIN?
E J Pope & Son Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1939755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does E J Pope & Son Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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