North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Raleigh, NC EIN: 59-1715828

To aid and promote, by financial assistance and otherwise, all types of education, research, and extension in the tobacco curriculum at nc state university.

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc gave $850K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $850K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2021)
$850,424
Grants made (2021)
1
Average grant
$850,424
Median grant
$850,424
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. Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Who North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Raleigh

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M1 grant2021* Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed)

In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $850K.

*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$850,424
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2021*$486,349$1,196,057$850,4241$182,657

*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).

About North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $850K. Net investment income was $183K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc is led by Sonia Murphy, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 62 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Sonia Murphy

    President

    New on the 2021 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roman Earl Justice Jr.

    Chair

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Ayers

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alton Roberson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Ballance

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Billy Yeargin

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Cutrell

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Leggett

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cal Berryhill

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlie Wilkinson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clay M. Strickland

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Hinnant

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward Robinson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Evans

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George H. Scott

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Simpson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glenn Preddy

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Manning

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Ray

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hank Mozingo

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jimmy Barefoot

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jimmy Fulcher

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jimmy Gentry

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jimmy Hill

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John E. Ashe Jr.

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Isley

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Radcliff

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John W. Carter III

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Renn

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Gaskins

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lawrence Davenport

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mandy Hasty

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marion Hawkins III

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marion Pridgen Jr.

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marlene S. Adams

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oscar House

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Parker Philips

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Duncan

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Watkins

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Renegar

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roger R. Black

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Radloff

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roy Gorena

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Crews

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Whitford

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shawn Harding

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stan Biconish

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Nelms

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Griffin

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Troxler

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tommy Bunn

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Jones

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Whit Morris

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wilbur Taylor

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig West

    Past Chair

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Delehanty

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2021 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank Grainger

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Graham Boyd

    Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy B. Kennel

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Foley

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry M. Sykes

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Peloquin-Dodd

    Treasurer

    New on the 2021 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc

How much does North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc give each year?

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc gave $850K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. The 2021 filing year covers 13 months because its fiscal year-end changed.

Where does North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc operate?

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What is North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc's EIN?

North Carolina Tobacco Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1715828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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