Randleigh Foundation
Randleigh Foundation is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports $2.8 million in grants to 40 organizations, including educational institutions, arts organizations, and community-serving groups.
Randleigh Foundation at a glance
In short: Randleigh Foundation gave $2.8M across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $70K), top state North Carolina. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,800,000
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $11,564,037
- +17.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2026)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (25% 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 Randleigh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Europa Drive 525, Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Phone: (919) 967-6018
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randleigh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Williams College ($338K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 228 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars were reported as going to organizations in North Carolina (25%), Kentucky (24%), Massachusetts (24%), New York (13%), and California (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Randleigh Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $2.8M (2026). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams College Williamston, MA | Class of 1963 Sustainability Fund | $338,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy Andover, MA | Class of '59 Fund for Teaching Sustainability | $312,000 |
| University of NC at Greenboro Greensboro, NC | Happy Dubose "Kenan" Gray Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Black Yarns Inc Lexington, KY | Unrestricted - Operations | $200,000 |
| UNC School of the Arts Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Concertmaster Scholarship Endowment | $195,000 |
| Ayin Press Limited Brooklyn, NY | Dancing with Mountains | $150,000 |
| Ayin Press Limited Brooklyn, NY | The School of the Cracks | $100,000 |
| Civiclex Lexington, KY | Unrestricted Use | $100,000 |
| Commonwealth Center for Father & Families Lexington, KY | Unrestricted Use | $100,000 |
| Rubin Museum of Art New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $11,564,037 | $4,719,543 | $2,970,558 | $2,800,000 | 40 | $2,819,870 | $4,664,140 | $2,895,962 |
| 2025 | $9,819,010 | $2,559,115 | $2,610,025 | $2,400,000 | 36 | $2,428,310 | $2,512,595 | $2,793,785 |
| 2024 | $9,874,237 | $1,742,174 | $2,477,163 | $2,240,000 | 53 | $2,336,019 | $1,691,510 | $2,504,632 |
| 2023 | $10,609,230 | $726,699 | $2,571,304 | $2,452,000 | 51 | $2,510,138 | $704,846 | $2,295,422 |
| 2022 | $12,457,273 | $3,558,490 | $2,079,547 | $1,972,000 | 48 | $1,993,375 | $3,508,818 | $2,475,592 |
| 2021 | $10,989,144 | $1,596,976 | $1,882,020 | $1,764,000 | 45 | — | $1,572,377 | $1,986,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randleigh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for education and scholarships, sustainability-related funds, arts and cultural work, and community organizations.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Tipping Point Community says it builds community to advance promising poverty-fighting solutions. Seedleaf says it educates and inspires adults and youth to participate in food production and works to improve access to fresh food in Lexington. CivicLex says it strengthens civic health in Lexington by helping people understand and participate in local issues. LexArts says it promotes quality arts experiences in Central Kentucky.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $2,800,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $338,000, with a median of $42,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $338,000 to Williams College for its Class of 1963 Sustainability Fund; $312,000 to the Trustees of Phillips Academy for its Class of ’59 Fund for Teaching Sustainability; and $200,000 to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for the Happy DuBose “Kenan” Gray Scholarship Fund. Other large awards included $200,000 to Black Yarns Inc. for unrestricted operations, $195,000 to the UNC School of the Arts Foundation for a concertmaster scholarship endowment, and $150,000 to Ayin Press Limited for *Dancing with Mountains*.
Additional 2026 grants included $100,000 each to CivicLex, Commonwealth Center for Father & Families, the Rubin Museum of Art, the Friendship House Association of American Indians, and Tipping Point Community. The foundation also awarded $50,000 to Seedleaf, Healing to Hope, LexArts, Sayre School, and Canal Alliance, and $45,000 to Blue Grass Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists these trustees: Thomas S Kenan III, Anne Clay Kenan, Garrett Kirk Jr, and Annice H Kenan Smith.
Randleigh Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Annice H. Kenan Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Kirk Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Kenan III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Clay Kenan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James G. Kenan III (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Randleigh Foundation
How much does Randleigh Foundation give each year?
Randleigh Foundation gave $2.8M across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.4M across 36 grants.
What is Randleigh Foundation's typical grant size?
Randleigh Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $42,500, and its average grant was $70,000, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randleigh Foundation that year got $138K on average.
Where does Randleigh Foundation give grants?
Randleigh Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (24%) and Massachusetts (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (10 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants), Andover, MA (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Randleigh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Randleigh Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Randleigh Foundation's largest grantees?
Randleigh Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Williams College ($338,000), Trustees of Phillips Academy ($337,000 across 2 grants) and Ayin Press Limited ($250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Randleigh Foundation?
Randleigh Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Randleigh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for education and scholarships, sustainability-related funds, arts and cultural work, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randleigh Foundation?
The foundation 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 Randleigh Foundation's EIN?
Randleigh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6207897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Randleigh 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Randleigh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/randleigh-foundation-morg_ef47cdf929dd4972abd2860ab4d61a2d
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