Mount Olive Pickle Company
Mount Olive Pickle Company is a private foundation based in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina, including educational, youth, housing, cultural, and community organizations.
Mount Olive Pickle Company at a glance
In short: Mount Olive Pickle Company gave $404K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $21K), mostly in North Carolina. 32% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $403,500
- +56.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,237
- +56.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $6,039,269
- +8.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mount Olive Pickle Company
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists paper materials, various restrictions, and Lynn Williams as the contact for the application process.
- Review Cycle
- Various.
- Deadline
- Various.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Williams
Mailing address: Corner Of Cucumber Vine, Mount Olive, NC 28365
Phone: (919) 581-3628
Email: lwilliams@mtolivepickles.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mount Olive Pickle Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Mount Olive ($200K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 99 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in North Carolina. Named recipients include organizations in Mount Olive, Goldsboro, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Cary.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mount Olive Pickle Company open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 47% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2022) to $404K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | General | $200,000 |
| Goldsboro Family YMCA Goldsboro, NC | General | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts- North Carolina Coastal Pines Goldsboro, NC | General | $27,500 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation Raleigh, NC | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne Inc Goldsboro, NC | General | $20,000 |
| NC Aquarium Society Raleigh, NC | General | $20,000 |
| Wayne County Public Library Foundation Goldsboro, NC | General | $11,000 |
| Wayne Country Day School Goldsboro, NC | General | $11,000 |
| Mount Olive Historical Society Mount Olive, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Tuscarora Council of BSA Goldsboro, NC | General | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,039,269 | $882,371 | $415,270 | $403,500 | 19 | $403,500 | $582,371 | $350,074 |
| 2025 | $5,572,168 | $751,527 | $262,522 | $257,750 | 19 | $257,750 | $451,527 | $299,701 |
| 2024 | $5,083,163 | $471,403 | $255,344 | $251,250 | 23 | $251,250 | $171,403 | $267,889 |
| 2023 | $4,867,104 | $522,283 | $254,826 | $249,250 | 19 | $249,250 | $172,283 | $248,027 |
| 2022 | $4,599,647 | $623,555 | $165,373 | $151,250 | 19 | $151,250 | $323,555 | $242,418 |
| 2021 | $4,141,465 | $835,670 | $216,310 | $216,250 | 13 | — | $535,670 | $212,717 |
| 2020 | $3,522,105 | $157,768 | $171,846 | $161,200 | 20 | — | $157,768 | $180,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mount Olive Pickle Company reported a distributable amount of $350K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Mount Olive describes itself as a Christian, values-centered institution rooted in the liberal arts; Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne says it works to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope through affordable homeownership. The Arts Council of Wayne County says its purpose is to promote arts in the county, while the Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines describes its mission as building girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $403,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest grants included $200,000 to the University of Mount Olive, $50,000 to Goldsboro Family YMCA, $27,500 to Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines, and $25,000 to NC Museum of History Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William H. Bryan as president, Lynn P. Williams as secretary, and Emmett Judson Pope III, W. Lee Borden, and Robert D. Frye Jr. as directors.
Mount Olive Pickle Company is led by William H. Bryan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William H. Bryan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett Judson Pope III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Frye Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Lee Borden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn P. Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Mount Olive Pickle Company
How much does Mount Olive Pickle Company give each year?
Mount Olive Pickle Company gave $404K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $258K across 19 grants.
What is Mount Olive Pickle Company's typical grant size?
Mount Olive Pickle Company's median grant in 2026 was $5,500, and its average grant was $21,237, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mount Olive Pickle Company that year got $9K on average.
Where does Mount Olive Pickle Company give grants?
Mount Olive Pickle Company gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goldsboro, NC (9 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants) and Mount Olive, NC (2 grants).
Does Mount Olive Pickle Company give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mount Olive Pickle Company's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mount Olive Pickle Company's largest grantees?
Mount Olive Pickle Company's largest 2026 grantees include University of Mount Olive ($200,000), Goldsboro Family YMCA ($50,000) and Girl Scouts- North Carolina Coastal Pines ($27,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mount Olive Pickle Company?
Mount Olive Pickle Company reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $404K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mount Olive Pickle Company fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mount Olive Pickle Company?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Mount Olive Pickle Company's EIN?
Mount Olive Pickle Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1888088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Mount Olive Pickle Company 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Mount Olive Pickle Company funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mount-olive-pickle-company-morg_8c4c6f9c7a3f4410b25dd5ecc8fd6653
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