ZV Pate Foundation Inc
ZV Pate Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Laurel Hill, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $102,250, primarily to organizations in North Carolina.
ZV Pate Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ZV Pate Foundation Inc gave $102K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,250
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,113
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $844,454
- +13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ZV Pate Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It says applications should be submitted in writing and identify the applicant, type of organization, amount requested, and intended use of funds. The filing names David L Burns as the contact, says applications are accepted at any time, and states that organizations are notified of approval or rejection within 60 days.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: David L Burns
Mailing address: Zv Pate Foundation Inc, PO Box 159, Laurel Hill, NC 28351
Phone: (910) 462-2122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ZV Pate Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Andrews Presbyterian College ($40K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing limits awards to the southeastern United States. In 2025, the foundation reported that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is ZV Pate Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $102K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Presbyterian College Laurinburg, NC | Community | $40,000 |
| United Way of Scotland County Laurinburg, NC | Community | $15,000 |
| Richmond County College Foundation Hamlet, NC | Community | $10,000 |
| Family Promise Laurinburg, NC | Community | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Wilmington, NC | Community | $7,000 |
| Scotland Memorial Foundation Laurinburg, NC | Community | $3,250 |
| Vita Choices Pregnancy Center Laurinburg, NC | Community | $3,000 |
| Scotland Family Counseling Center Laurinburg, NC | Community | $2,500 |
| Saint Luke United Methodist Church Laurinburg, NC | Religious | $2,500 |
| Senior Services Creative Connect Winston-Salem, NC | Community | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $844,454 | $224,647 | $125,962 | $102,250 | 20 | $125,962 | $27,574 | $96,011 |
| 2024 | $745,769 | $111,179 | $98,762 | $77,300 | 20 | $98,762 | $27,121 | $86,789 |
| 2023 | $733,352 | $97,271 | $79,606 | $60,475 | 14 | $79,606 | $27,591 | $76,827 |
| 2022 | $715,687 | $87,115 | $74,844 | $54,725 | 16 | $74,844 | $22,938 | $80,741 |
| 2021 | $703,416 | $121,546 | $68,032 | $51,025 | 13 | — | $17,601 | $69,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ZV Pate Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, community organizations, family services, health-related organizations, youth programs, and religious organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. United Way of Scotland County says it raises funds for charitable organizations within its community. Scotland Memorial Foundation says it supports healthcare services, community health projects, and health education. Scotland Family Counseling Center says it supports families, individuals, pastors, and congregations during crises and other challenging times. The Boy Scouts of America describes its mission as preparing young people to make ethical decisions and says its programs include educational, recreational, career, and leadership activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $102,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $40,000 to St Andrews Presbyterian College, $15,000 to United Way of Scotland County, $10,000 to Richmond County College Foundation, $10,000 to Family Promise, and $7,000 to Boy Scouts of America. Other notable grants were $3,250 to Scotland Memorial Foundation and $2,500 each to Scotland Family Counseling Center and Saint Luke United Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David L Burns as president, Carolyn P Paul as secretary, and Bradley M Williams as treasurer.
ZV Pate Foundation Inc is led by David L. Burns, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. Burns
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bradley M. Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carolyn P. Paul
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 ZV Pate Foundation Inc
How much does ZV Pate Foundation Inc give each year?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc gave $102K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 20 grants.
What is ZV Pate Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,113, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ZV Pate Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does ZV Pate Foundation Inc give grants?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laurinburg, NC (11 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does ZV Pate Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on ZV Pate Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (15 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are ZV Pate Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Andrews Presbyterian College ($40,000), United Way of Scotland County ($15,000) and Richmond County College Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ZV Pate Foundation Inc?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc reported $844K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ZV Pate Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, community organizations, family services, health-related organizations, youth programs, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ZV Pate Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 ZV Pate Foundation Inc's EIN?
ZV Pate Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1469816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does ZV Pate 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). ZV Pate Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zv-pate-foundation-inc-morg_947d481d027f422db7438247edb67580
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