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.
The North Caroliniana Society at a glance
In short: The North Caroliniana Society gave $156K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,476
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,079
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,950
- Total assets
- $6,273,364
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The North Caroliniana Society
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
Deadline not published
North Caroliniana Book Award
The North Caroliniana Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
North Caroliniana Society Award
The North Caroliniana Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The North Caroliniana Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carolina Public Humanities ($62K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The North Caroliniana Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $167K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Collection Chapel Hill, NC | Education & History | $52,576 |
| Carolina Public Humanities Chapel Hill, NC | Education & History | $42,000 |
| Carolina Public Humanities Chapel Hill, NC | Education & History | $19,900 |
| Federation of NC Historical Soc Raleigh, NC | Education & History | $18,000 |
| NC Dept Cult Nat Res Raleigh, NC | Education & History | $14,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Education & History | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,273,364 | $349,896 | $277,874 | $156,476 | 6 | $293,729 |
| 2024 | $5,857,961 | $289,718 | $295,459 | $126,066 | 5 | $244,167 |
| 2023 | $5,453,985 | $269,123 | $279,770 | $166,514 | 4 | $228,368 |
| 2022 | $5,712,568 | $261,311 | $269,293 | $159,463 | 4 | $210,299 |
| 2021 | $5,693,248 | $410,338 | $206,036 | $91,778 | 4 | $273,585 |
About The North Caroliniana Society
Based on IRS filings
The North Caroliniana Society is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The North Caroliniana Society is led by Bland Simpson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bland Simpson
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna R. Hayes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Edward Teague III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Williamson Gangi
Director
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2023
Former Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgann Eubanks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Terrell Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Cecelski
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cherry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret D. Bauer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wiley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Godwin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Earnhardt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Dula McKesson
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Copie Cain
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$49K (2021) → $54K (2025)
Alice R. Cotten
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick S. Wooten
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Roberts
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: James W. Clark Jr. (2021–2024) — Former President
- Former: Jeffrey J. Crow (2021–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Jason Tomberlin (2021–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Dana Borden Lacy (2021) — Director
- Former: Dannye Romine Powell (2021) — Director
- Former: Darin J. Waters (2021) — Director
- Former: H. David Bruton (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Martin H. Brinkley (2021) — Secretary-Tr
- Former: Timothy B. Burnett (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Copie Cain (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The North Caroliniana Society
How much does The North Caroliniana Society give each year?
The North Caroliniana Society gave $156K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $126K across 5 grants.
What is The North Caroliniana Society's typical grant size?
The North Caroliniana Society's median grant in 2025 was $18,950, and its average grant was $26,079, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The North Caroliniana Society give grants?
The North Caroliniana Society gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The North Caroliniana Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The North Caroliniana Society's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education & History" (6 grants).
Who are The North Caroliniana Society's largest grantees?
The North Caroliniana Society's largest 2025 grantees include Carolina Public Humanities ($61,900 across 2 grants), North Carolina Collection ($52,576) and Federation of NC Historical Soc ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The North Caroliniana Society?
The North Caroliniana Society reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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