Junior League of Raleigh Inc
The Junior League of Raleigh, inc. (the league) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The league raises money through dues and various fundraising events and funds various community grants, needs, and projects.
Junior League of Raleigh Inc at a glance
In short: Junior League of Raleigh Inc gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +185.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,667
- +280.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,330,231
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Junior League of Raleigh Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Food Bank ($50K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank Winston-Salem, NC | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western NC Asheville, NC | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Seasons Village Inc Raleigh, NC | Program Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,330,231 | $1,541,880 | $1,060,107 | $110,000 | 3 | $66,735 |
| 2024 | $7,846,187 | $835,284 | $862,055 | $38,590 | 4 | $59,798 |
| 2023 | $7,805,732 | $478,652 | $822,958 | $17,500 | 2 | $-23,659 |
| 2022 | $8,133,041 | $883,092 | $1,040,123 | $20,000 | Total only | $-104,909 |
| 2021 | $8,361,890 | $889,174 | $1,018,937 | $20,000 | 4 | $64,948 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Junior League of Raleigh Inc
Based on IRS filings
Junior League of Raleigh Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Junior League of Raleigh Inc is led by Laura Parker Barnes, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Parker Barnes
President
Secretary → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Jacks
President's
At-Large Director → Nominating Captain, 2023
Nominating Captain → President's, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Schmidt
President El
At-Large-Director → President El, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Mulvihill
Nominating C
Secretary → Nominating C, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Chatman
At-Large-Dir
Member-At-Large → At-Large-Director, 2023
At-Large-Director → At-Large-Dir, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Austin
At-Large-Dir
At-Large-Director → At-Large-Dir, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Strickland
At-Large-Dir
At-Large-Director → At-Large-Dir, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candance Goins
At-Large-Dir
At-Large-Director → At-Large-Dir, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Welch
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sasser
At-Large-Dir
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Hatem
At-Large-Dir
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Twine
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Shrader
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Von Haam
Governance
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Paulette Evans (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Braeden Newman (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Haven Powell (2024) — Nominating Captain
- Former: Hope Homesley (2024) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Julie Ploseyea (2024) — At-Large-Director
- Former: Justine Tate (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Tarsha Burroughs (2024) — President's Assistant
- Former: Walker Mabe (2024) — Jlr Director
- Former: Katie Pollara (2021–2023) — At-Large-Director
- Former: Lanier McRee (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Deshelia Spann (2023) — At-Large-Director
- Former: Diane Schabinger (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lillian Davis (2023) — Jlr Director
- Former: Lisa Coston Hall (2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Megan Bright (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nikiann Gray (2023) — At-Large-Director
- Former: Gail Reid-Vestal (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Graham Satisky (2021–2022) — At-Large Director
- Former: Samantha Warren (2021–2022) — At-Large Director
- Former: Desheila Spann (2022) — At-Large Director
- Former: Elizabeth Outten (2022) — At-Large Director
- Former: Kate Haggas (2022) — Nominating Captain
- Former: Melanie Townsend (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Stacie Walker (2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Denise Stewart (2021) — Nominating Captain
- Former: Kay Randolph Ligon (2021) — President
- Former: Lizzy Thier (2021) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Morgan Kelly (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Whitney Vonhaam (2021) — At-Large Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Junior League of Raleigh Inc
How much does Junior League of Raleigh Inc give each year?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $39K across 4 grants.
What is Junior League of Raleigh Inc's typical grant size?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Junior League of Raleigh Inc give grants?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Junior League of Raleigh Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Junior League of Raleigh Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (3 grants).
How large is Junior League of Raleigh Inc?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Junior League of Raleigh Inc?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Junior League of Raleigh Inc's EIN?
Junior League of Raleigh Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0562849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Junior League of Raleigh Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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