Golden Pearl Foundation
Golden Pearl Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including educational support, community and food assistance, and hurricane relief.
Golden Pearl Foundation at a glance
In short: Golden Pearl Foundation gave $95K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state North Carolina. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,500
- +75.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $596,141
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (37% 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 Golden Pearl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 30875, Raleigh, NC 27622-0875
Phone: (984) 269-7222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Golden Pearl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami University Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in North Carolina (37%), Florida (31%), Ohio (26%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Golden Pearl Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $67K (2023) to $103K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | Educational Support | $25,000 |
| Agriautisminc Jacksonville, FL | Education/Civicneeds | $17,500 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Pinehurst, NC | Provide Educational Assistance | $13,500 |
| Beam Jacksonville, FL | Comunity and Feedthose in Need | $11,000 |
| The O'Neal School Pinehurst, NC | Provideeducationalassistance | $10,000 |
| Pie in the Sky Jamaica Plains, MA | Feed Those Inneed | $5,000 |
| Overflowing Hands Raleigh, NC | Feed Hungrychildren | $5,000 |
| A Place at the Table Raleigh, NC | Communtiy Andfeed Those Inneed | $5,000 |
| Penland School of Crafts Penland, NC | Hurricane Helene Releif | $2,000 |
| Eat Your Yard Jax Inc Jacksonville, FL | Feed Those in Need | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Golden Pearl Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596,141 | $144,224 | $174,221 | $95,000 | 10 | — | $117,645 |
| 2024 | $627,705 | $30,523 | $137,470 | $70,500 | 13 | — | $67,211 |
| 2023 | $663,730 | $25,373 | $135,667 | $67,300 | 6 | — | $47,207 |
| 2022 | $726,986 | $24,285 | $140,135 | $73,500 | 5 | — | $97,025 |
| 2021 | $770,092 | $23,742 | $167,762 | $103,160 | 6 | $103,160 | $189,549 |
| 2020 | $748,306 | $24,239 | $155,664 | $99,500 | 7 | — | $102,619 |
| 2019 | $802,339 | $30,311 | $159,950 | $94,250 | 7 | — | $89,620 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and organizations addressing food needs, community assistance, and disaster relief. For example, Sandhills Community College Foundation describes its mission as promoting the college’s mission in the community and seeking and stewarding financial support. A Place at the Table says it provides community and good food for all regardless of means. Overflowing Hands says it serves and empowers children and young adults through basic needs and youth development. Eat Your Yard Jax says it educates children and adults about growing healthy food and urban agriculture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $95,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable grants included $25,000 to Miami University Foundation for educational support, $17,500 to Agriautisminc for education and civic needs, and $13,500 to Sandhills Community College Foundation for educational assistance. Other recipients included BEAM ($11,000), The O’Neal School ($10,000), Pie in the Sky ($5,000), Overflowing Hands ($5,000), A Place at the Table ($5,000), Penland School of Crafts ($2,000), and Eat Your Yard Jax ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heidi Hall-Jones as president and board of directors member, Annabel MM Jones-Long as director/member, and Edna F Brandt as executive director and corporate secretary.
Golden Pearl Foundation is led by Edna F. Brandt, Executive Director & Corp Secretary on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edna F. Brandt
Executive Director & Corp Secretary
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $31K (2025)
Heidi Hall-Jones
President & Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annabel Mm Jones-Long
Director & Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Annabel Mm Jones (2019) — Director & Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to Edna F Brandt (Exec. DIR/Corp Sec.).
Frequently asked questions about Golden Pearl Foundation
How much does Golden Pearl Foundation give each year?
Golden Pearl Foundation gave $95K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 13 grants.
What is Golden Pearl Foundation's typical grant size?
Golden Pearl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Golden Pearl Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Golden Pearl Foundation give grants?
Golden Pearl Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Ohio (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (3 grants), Pinehurst, NC (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Golden Pearl Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Golden Pearl Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Golden Pearl Foundation's largest grantees?
Golden Pearl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Miami University Foundation ($25,000), Agriautisminc ($17,500) and Sandhills Community College Foundation ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Golden Pearl Foundation?
Golden Pearl Foundation reported $596K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $144K.
What does Golden Pearl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and organizations addressing food needs, community assistance, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golden Pearl Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Golden Pearl Foundation's EIN?
Golden Pearl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1446745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Golden Pearl 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Golden Pearl Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Golden Pearl Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in North Carolina
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Foundation For The Carolinas funds education and youth development, environmental and wildlife work, health and human services, and animal welfare, with a reported median grant of $25,000 in 2024. Its competitive programs focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Carolinas, and specific local communities, while donor-advised funds may support eligible nonprofits more broadly; it accepts applications for some competitive grants, but most grants are recommended by fund advisors and have no application process.
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
1,605
Total Given
$609.1M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
Raleigh, NC
The foundation funds capital projects, regional or statewide programs, and organizational capacity building that strengthen North Carolina communities; it favors projects with broad or replicable impact and does not fund operating budgets or shortfalls. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,500. Applications are accepted at any time and typically reviewed semiannually.
Assets
$61.0M
Grants
1,806
Total Given
$17.4M
Dogwood Health Trust
Asheville, NC
Dogwood Health Trust funds work in housing, education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness that improves wellbeing in Western North Carolina, including its 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $21 million, with a median of $37,500; application requirements vary by funding opportunity.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
835
Total Given
$148.2M
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Winston-Salem, NC
The Winston-Salem Foundation funds charitable organizations serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, across areas including education, housing, economic opportunity, civic engagement, arts, health, and human services. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000; specific programs offer grants ranging from small grants of up to $2,000 to capital grants of up to $100,000. The profile describes application-based programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$630.1M
Grants
823
Total Given
$90.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Golden Pearl Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golden-pearl-foundation-morg_ebd71d873f234b2c9f5a380fa23a1ea1
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_201446745_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Golden Pearl Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/golden-pearl-foundation-morg_ebd71d873f234b2c9f5a380fa23a1ea1},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Golden Pearl Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Golden Pearl Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?