The North Caroliniana Society
TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN, KNOWLEDGE OF, AND APPRECIATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGH HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, LIBRARY SERVICE, AND PERPETUATION OF STATE LITERARY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$156K
+24.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+3.4% YoY
About The North Caroliniana Society
Based on IRS filings
The North Caroliniana Society is a nonprofit organization, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $156K. Net investment income was $294K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,273,364 | $5,857,961 | $5,453,985 |
| Revenue | $349,896 | $289,718 | $269,123 |
| Expenses | $277,874 | $295,459 | $279,770 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $293,729 | $244,167 | $228,368 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The North Caroliniana Society
H.G. Jones NC History Awards
THE NORTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY
Amount
Two cash prizes (amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
North Caroliniana Book Award
THE NORTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
North Caroliniana Society Award
THE NORTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include North Carolina Collection ($52,576), Carolina Public Humanities ($42,000), Carolina Public Humanities ($19,900).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA PUBLIC HUMANITIES CHAPEL HILL, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $19,900 |
| CAROLINA PUBLIC HUMANITIES CHAPEL HILL, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $42,000 |
| NC DEPT CULT NAT RES RALEIGH, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $14,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION CHAPEL HILL, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $52,576 |
| FEDERATION OF NC HISTORICAL SOC RALEIGH, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $18,000 |
| EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE, NC | EDUCATION & HISTORY | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPIE CAIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 16 | $54,247 |
| BLAND SIMPSON | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| ALICE R COTTEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| TERRY ROBERTS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK S WOOTEN | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET D BAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID S CECELSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN CHERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM EARNHARDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGANN EUBANKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY WILLIAMSON GANGI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA GODWIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA R HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE DULA MCKESSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| C EDWARD TEAGUE III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS E TERRELL JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The North Caroliniana Society?
As of 2025, The North Caroliniana Society holds $6.3M in total assets with $350K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $156K in 2025.
Where does The North Caroliniana Society operate?
The North Caroliniana Society has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does The North Caroliniana Society award?
In 2025, The North Caroliniana Society awarded 6 grants totaling $156K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The North Caroliniana Society's EIN?
The North Caroliniana Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1119848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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