Full Belly Project LTD
To design and distribute innovative, sustainable technologies with our local community that empower people all over the world to improve their own lives.
Full Belly Project LTD at a glance
In short: Full Belly Project LTD gave $145K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $36K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $145,035
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $36,259
- Median grant
- $17,250
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Full Belly Project LTD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was United Way of the Cape Fear ($100K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Cape Fear Wilmington, NC | Operations | $100,000 |
| CFCC Foundation Wilmington, NC | Operations | $20,500 |
| Feast Down East Burgaw, NC | Operations | $14,000 |
| NourishNC Wilmington, NC | Operations | $10,535 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $105,808 | $194,090 | $145,035 | 4 | $95,711 |
| 2020 | $125,402 | $40,668 | $71,556 | — | — | — |
About Full Belly Project LTD
Based on IRS filings
Full Belly Project LTD is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Full Belly Project LTD is led by Lesley Daspit, Board Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lesley Daspit
Board Chair
Co-Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Ferrell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brownlie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Banks
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Wadbrook
Treasurer
Co-Chair & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anthony Peele (2020) — Director
- Former: Sohail Sukhera (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Full Belly Project LTD
How much does Full Belly Project LTD give each year?
Full Belly Project LTD gave $145K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Full Belly Project LTD's typical grant size?
Full Belly Project LTD's median grant in 2021 was $17,250, and its average grant was $36,259, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Full Belly Project LTD give grants?
Full Belly Project LTD gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (3 grants).
Does Full Belly Project LTD give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Full Belly Project LTD's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (4 grants).
What is Full Belly Project LTD?
Full Belly Project LTD is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Wilmington, NC.
What is Full Belly Project LTD's EIN?
Full Belly Project LTD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0661392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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