Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $191,921, all to recipients in North Carolina.
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins at a glance
In short: Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins gave $192K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,921
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,763
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,042,048
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1220 Environ Way 2Nd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 918-4834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carolina Performing Arts ($30K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 63 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, including organizations in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, and Carrboro.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2025) to $257K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Performing Arts Chapel Hill, NC | Educational | $30,000 |
| NC Symphony Raleigh, NC | To enrich the cultural life of the triangle community | $30,000 |
| Museum of Life & Science Durham, NC | Educational | $25,000 |
| Carolina Ballet Raleigh, NC | Educational | $20,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Educational | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Durham, NC | Supports and Services Humanity Without Discrimination | $20,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission Durham, NC | Provide support to those in need to become functional citizens | $15,000 |
| Durham County Library Foundation Durham, NC | Provides Books, Services and Other Resources | $10,000 |
| NC Arts in Action Carrboro, NC | To Provide Support for the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| NC Independent Colleges and Universities Raleigh, NC | Provides high quality academic support to colleges & universities | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,042,048 | $366,822 | $254,119 | $191,921 | 13 | $200,034 | $319,451 | $256,815 |
| 2024 | $3,929,686 | $379,752 | $312,342 | $256,634 | 14 | $264,543 | $333,376 | $241,949 |
| 2023 | $3,862,486 | $224,158 | $294,978 | $240,634 | 13 | $251,446 | $181,826 | $231,327 |
| 2022 | $3,928,339 | $205,518 | $310,376 | $249,979 | 13 | $260,268 | $162,279 | $247,123 |
| 2021 | $4,062,423 | $384,402 | $297,381 | $240,240 | 10 | $251,105 | $338,126 | $259,644 |
| 2020 | $3,975,402 | $138,276 | $298,062 | $235,000 | 10 | — | $89,875 | $252,337 |
| 2019 | $4,135,188 | $245,372 | $284,714 | $220,000 | 4 | — | $188,679 | $233,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins reported a distributable amount of $257K 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 supported organizations in the arts, education, social services, libraries, and other areas. For example, Carolina Ballet describes its mission as performing professional ballet to entertain and enlighten audiences in Raleigh, the Triangle region, North Carolina, and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $191,921. Grant amounts ranged from $1,921 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 each to Carolina Performing Arts and NC Symphony; $25,000 to the Museum of Life & Science; $20,000 each to Carolina Ballet, Duke University, and the Salvation Army; and $15,000 to Durham Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frances P Rollins was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins is led by Frances P. Rollins, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances P. Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins
How much does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins give each year?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins gave $192K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $257K across 14 grants.
What is Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's typical grant size?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,763, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins give grants?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (6 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants).
Who are Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's largest grantees?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's largest 2025 grantees include Carolina Performing Arts ($30,000), NC Symphony ($30,000) and Museum of Life & Science ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (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 Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in the arts, education, social services, libraries, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's EIN?
Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4802775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Et Rollins Jr & Frances P Rollins funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/et-rollins-jr-and-frances-p-rollins-morg_7dfa6674a31c4295b3ada3af14f03b89
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