THE MISSION OF THE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC., D/B/A THE PIRATE CLUB, IS TO BE THE FRIEND-RAISING AND FUND-RAISING ARM OF EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY'S DIVISION I ATHLETICS PROGRAM, REPRESENTING THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES OF HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. BY CONDUCTING ANNUAL FUND, ENDOWMENT, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETIC FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMMATIC NEEDS, THE PIRATE CLUB SEEKS TO BRING POSITIVE RECOGNITION TO EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND THE REGION IT SERVES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.4M
+20.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10.5M
-2.2% YoY
About East Carolina University Educational
Based on IRS filings
East Carolina University Educational is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in GREENVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10.5M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,446,714 | $47,814,629 | $33,102,129 |
| Revenue | $20,370,572 | $26,749,383 | $12,018,167 |
| Expenses | $12,650,140 | $13,602,554 | $10,065,190 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,955,509 | $999,463 | $2,113,974 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Carolina University ($10,453,792).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,453,792 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON GILBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE COLEMAN | EXEC. TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN CAL CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN ROBINSON | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 24 | — |
| GLENN HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY CANNON | IMMED. PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SEAN SMITH | EXEC. PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LANCE CLARK | EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TODD MITCHUM BEGIN 7123 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LANDON MINGES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM BROWN BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOMEKIA BLACKMON BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG GOMES END 12312023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS KNOTT END 12312023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON RAYNOR END 12312023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICKEY FOSTER BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILIP ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH HINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WES JOHNSON BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB LUCAS END 12312023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE AMAN END 12312023 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD TWILLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA WARREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH BLIZZARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY DUNSTAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET HENRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAROLD VARNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT OLIVERIO BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEKOTA MARSHALL BEGIN 1124 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT MALONEY | DEVELOP. OFFICER | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Carolina University Educational?
East Carolina University Educational is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in GREENVILLE, NC. It holds $57.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is East Carolina University Educational?
As of 2024, East Carolina University Educational holds $57.4M in total assets with $20.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10.5M in 2024.
Where does East Carolina University Educational operate?
East Carolina University Educational has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does East Carolina University Educational award?
In 2024, East Carolina University Educational awarded 1 grants totaling $10.5M — an average of about $10.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is East Carolina University Educational's EIN?
East Carolina University Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6061192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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