William Peace University Foundation
To provide support to william peace university, in administration of assets held for the benefit of the university and to raise additional funds for the benefit of the university.
William Peace University Foundation at a glance
In short: William Peace University Foundation gave $478K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $478K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $477,776
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $477,776
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $477,776
- Total assets
- $11,418,249
- +1.3% 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.
Who William Peace University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was William Peace University ($478K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William Peace University Foundation gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $478K (2025) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Peace University Raleigh, NC | General Support | $477,776 |
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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 | $11,418,249 | $187,182 | $477,776 | $477,776 | 1 | $176,932 |
| 2024 | $11,272,587 | $242,682 | $560,978 | $506,610 | 1 | $235,632 |
| 2023 | $9,558,077 | $106,078 | $2,081,765 | $1,980,714 | 1 | $99,438 |
| 2022 | $10,955,893 | $1,576,772 | $1,850,852 | $1,733,666 | 1 | $1,509,114 |
| 2021 | $13,341,404 | $381,016 | $622,122 | $479,174 | 1 | $353,319 |
About William Peace University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
William Peace University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $478K. Net investment income was $177K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Peace University Foundation is led by Lynn Morton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Morton
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Cooper
Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soberina Traywick
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyson Gordon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Holt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Umstead Brewer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Warf
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian C. Ralph
Former President
Univ. President & Board Member → University President, 2024
University President → Former President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Bah
Secretary
Univ Advancement & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Burke
Treasurer
University CFO & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Devon Umstead (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: George A. Yearwood (2021–2023) — University CFO & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 11/2022
- Former: Matt Chambers (2021–2023) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Billie Redmond (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Lang (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Reynolds (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Willard Ross (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Yvonne Peace Dillehay (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Price (2021) — Univ Advancement & Secretary
- Former: Bevely Rouser (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert G. Wright (2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about William Peace University Foundation
How much does William Peace University Foundation give each year?
William Peace University Foundation gave $478K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $507K across 1 grant.
How large is William Peace University Foundation?
William Peace University Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $187K.
What is William Peace University Foundation?
William Peace University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does William Peace University Foundation operate?
William Peace University Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is William Peace University Foundation's EIN?
William Peace University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0792704. 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 May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). William Peace University Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-peace-university-foundation-morg_e93f888749f945cb8223a14b586b1608
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