Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Rocky Mount, NC EIN: 56-2120806

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rocky Mount, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $59K.

Key facts about Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation

In short: Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation gave $59K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
56-2120806
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$58,800
Grants made (2025)
8
Average grant
$7,350
Median grant
$3,000
Primary geography
North Carolina (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation

How much does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation give each year?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation gave $59K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 7 grants.

What is Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's typical grant size?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,350, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation give grants?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky Mount, NC (6 grants).

Does Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's largest grantees?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army of Rocky Mount ($27,800), Union Presbyterian Seminary ($12,000) and Union Community Ministries ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$59K

+3.5% YoY

Grant Count

8

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-9.4% YoY

About Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rocky Mount, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $59K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Rocky MountRichmondConetoe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K7 grants20206 grants20217 grants20227 grants20237 grants20248 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

The Salvation Army of Rocky Mount: $28KThe Salvation Army of RockyMount$28KUnion Presbyterian Seminary: $12KUnion Presbyterian Seminary$12KUnion Community Ministries: $9KUnion Community Ministries$9KBoys and Girls of Nashedge: $4KBoys and Girls of Nashedge$4KWarm: $2KWarm$2KHarrison Family YMCA: $2KHarrison Family YMCA$2KDown East Partnership for Children: $1KDown East Partnership forChildren$1KConetoe Family Life Center: $1KConetoe Family Life Center$1K

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$27,800
UNION PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY Richmond, VAGENERAL SUPPORT$12,000
UNION COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$9,000
BOYS AND GIRLS OF NASHEDGE Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$4,000
WARM Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
HARRISON FAMILY YMCA Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
DOWN EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN Rocky Mount, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
CONETOE FAMILY LIFE CENTER Conetoe, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation is led by George W. Thorpe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • George W. Thorpe

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Sallie C. Cahill

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Sara C. Thorpe Bastian

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah A. Peterson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Harriett D. Thorpe

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rocky Mount, NC. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

What is Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's EIN?

Harriett & George Thorpe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2120806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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