The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kinston, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in several states, including North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state South Carolina. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,025,008
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,283
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,101,023
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (26 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: (252) 523-1216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Philips Church ($225K). Together the top 10 received $868K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 164 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, South Carolina received 43% of grant dollars, North Carolina 26%, Georgia 15%, New York 8%, and Massachusetts 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 46 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $818K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Church Charleston, SC | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Winterville, NC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Lincoln Tubman Foundation Mt Pleasant, SC | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Faith Ventures Foundation Canton, GA | Charitable | $140,000 |
| The Formation Project N Charleston, SC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Windward School New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival Inc Charleston, SC | Charitable | $28,000 |
| The Veritas Forum Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Go Global NC Wake Forest, NC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Saint David's Episcopal Church Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,101,023 | $1,424,646 | $1,145,810 | $1,025,008 | 46 | $1,025,008 | $446,184 | $1,070,254 |
| 2023 | $12,828,405 | $1,499,876 | $1,111,593 | $991,750 | 32 | $991,750 | $330,925 | $1,012,516 |
| 2022 | $12,447,832 | $661,614 | $1,158,289 | $1,020,500 | 28 | $1,020,500 | $257,395 | $1,011,981 |
| 2021 | $12,948,132 | $1,232,023 | $970,633 | $818,001 | 32 | $818,001 | $260,765 | $1,012,349 |
| 2020 | $12,691,103 | $1,019,893 | $930,573 | $822,510 | 26 | — | $313,769 | $875,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including support for survivors of human trafficking, education, literature and public discussion, Christian-faith dialogue, and health initiatives.
For example, the Lincoln Tubman Foundation says its mission is to build communities of dignity, liberty, and justice for victims of human trafficking and exploitation. The Formation Project says it provides safety, stability, and connection to survivors of human trafficking. Lenoir Community College Foundation says it supports student scholarships, staff development, and other student services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,025,008. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $225,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $225,000 to St Philips Church in Charleston, South Carolina; $200,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal in Winterville, North Carolina; $150,000 to Lincoln Tubman Foundation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; and $140,000 to Faith Ventures Foundation in Canton, Georgia. Other grants included $30,000 to The Formation Project and $28,000 to Charleston Literary Festival, both in South Carolina, and $11,000 to Lenoir Community College Foundation in Kinston, North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leigh H McNairy as president, John O McNairy as secretary/treasurer, and Kendra Warren as assistant secretary.
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc is led by Leigh H. McNairy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh H. McNairy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John O. McNairy
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kendra Warren
Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc
How much does The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $992K across 32 grants.
What is The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,283, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (26%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (6 grants), Beaufort, NC (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (46 grants).
Who are The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Philips Church ($225,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal ($200,000) and Lincoln Tubman Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including support for survivors of human trafficking, education, literature and public discussion, Christian-faith dialogue, and health initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8686982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harvey-McNairy Foundation Inc 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.
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