The Mansfield Foundation
The Mansfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Red Oak, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches and ministries, disaster-relief organizations, and organizations serving children and local communities.
The Mansfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mansfield Foundation gave $529K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in North Carolina. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $529,000
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,893
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,802,514
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% 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 Mansfield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 100, Red Oak, NC 27868
Phone: (252) 904-7980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mansfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount ($130K). Together the top 10 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 119 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, North Carolina organizations received 80% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Texas, 5%; Missouri, 3%; Virginia, 3%; and Colorado, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mansfield Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 572% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $264K (2020) to $529K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount, NC | Religious-Local Church | $130,000 |
| Baptists on Mission Cary, NC | Global Disaster Relief | $61,000 |
| The Salvation Army Rocky Mount, NC | Religious-Global Ministry | $50,000 |
| Baptist Children's Homes of NC Inc Thomasville, NC | Ministry-Orphaned Children | $35,000 |
| Agape Village Foundation Rocky Mount, NC | Orphanage & School in Zambia | $30,000 |
| Southside Academy at Peacemakers Rocky Mount, NC | Local School | $28,000 |
| Essex Community Church Hollister, NC | Religious-Local Church | $23,000 |
| Arlington Baptist Church Rocky Mount, NC | Religious-Local Church | $20,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries Inc Fenton, MO | Religious-Global Ministry | $15,000 |
| Your Choice Resource Center Rocky Mount, NC | Ministry to Pregnant Women | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,802,514 | $313,186 | $532,589 | $529,000 | 28 | $530,300 | $93,186 | $92,733 |
| 2023 | $2,021,917 | $298,758 | $394,573 | $393,000 | 24 | $394,310 | $78,758 | $101,627 |
| 2022 | $2,117,732 | $138,626 | $351,803 | $350,500 | 25 | $351,785 | $18,626 | $97,886 |
| 2021 | $2,330,909 | $76,263 | $294,931 | $293,500 | 24 | $294,785 | $1,263 | $128,739 |
| 2020 | $2,549,577 | $85,418 | $265,633 | $263,750 | 18 | — | $10,418 | $129,759 |
| 2019 | $2,729,792 | $154,927 | $291,187 | $289,500 | 21 | — | $54,927 | $145,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mansfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for local churches, global ministry and disaster relief, orphaned children, a local school, and services for pregnant women. Its grantees describe a range of Christian charitable work: Agape Village Foundation says it provides Christ-centered care for orphaned children in Zambia; Peacemakers of Rocky Mount describes its work as providing educational opportunities in an under-resourced area; and Insight for Living describes itself as a Christian radio ministry teaching practical Bible application.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $529,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $130,000, with a median award of $7,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $130,000 to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount for a local church, $61,000 to Baptists on Mission for global disaster relief, $50,000 to The Salvation Army for global ministry, and $35,000 to Baptist Children’s Homes of NC for ministry to orphaned children. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Agape Village Foundation for an orphanage and school in Zambia and $28,000 to Southside Academy at Peacemakers for a local school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Daughtridge, Debbie W. Daughtridge, and Barry M. Adams as trustees.
The Mansfield Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry M. Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie W. Daughtridge
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Daughtridge
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mansfield Foundation
How much does The Mansfield Foundation give each year?
The Mansfield Foundation gave $529K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $393K across 24 grants.
What is The Mansfield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mansfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $18,893, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mansfield Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Mansfield Foundation give grants?
The Mansfield Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky Mount, NC (7 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Mansfield Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Mansfield Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious-Global Ministry" (9 grants) and "Religious-Local Church" (5 grants).
Who are The Mansfield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mansfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount ($130,000), Baptists on Mission ($61,000) and The Salvation Army ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mansfield Foundation?
The Mansfield Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $530K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mansfield Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for local churches, global ministry and disaster relief, orphaned children, a local school, and services for pregnant women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mansfield Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Mansfield Foundation's EIN?
The Mansfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6490107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Mansfield 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Mansfield Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mansfield-foundation-morg_71263b1c3f184338a9a910af5112fd73
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