Private foundation · EIN 26-6220561

Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008

Accepts applications

Raleigh, NC

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202601349349103430
Total assets (EOY)$110,535,432
Grants paid$20,338,428
Typical (median) grant$3,000
Grants listed344
Giving in home state (NC)89%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K178
$5K–$25K53
$25K–$100K66
$100K+47

Smallest $150 · Largest $2,520,570

Geographic focus

NC
89%
GA
5%
SC
2%
CA
1%
VA
1%
NY
1%
PA
0%
IL
0%

Common purposes

learninglovegrantsscholarshipchallengeintoteacherstipendreadingdeepdiveschoolcollegefundingexploring

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$14,409,677$132,206,821199
2025$20,338,428$110,535,432345

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMARGARET TURLINGTON COORDINATOR
AddressPO BOX 2087, CLINTON, NC, 28329
Phone9103856716
Form & materialsSIMPLE GIFTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE WWW.SIMPLEGIFTSFUND.ORG), CURRENT RESUME, THREE RECOMMENDATIONS (TEACHER, PEER, ADDITIONAL), COUNSELOR STATEMENT, TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC RECORDS, COMPLETED CSS PROFILE, PDF DOCUMENT OF SAT,ACT, AND SUBJECT TEST SCORES, COPY FINANCIAL AWARD LETTER FROM COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TO BE ATTENDED, AND COPY OF LETTER(S) NOTIFYING THE APPLICANT OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS GRANTED.
DeadlinesNOVEMBER 1 FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR.
RestrictionsTHE SIMPLE GIFTS SCHOLARSHIP IS WORTH UP TO $50,000 PER YEAR TO EARN A FOUR YEAR DEGREE AT AN OUT-OF-STATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST BE 1) UNITED STATES CITIZEN AND RESIDENT OF NORTH CAROLINA 2) HAVE ATTENDED A HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN SAMPSON COUNTY, NC FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO SCHOOL YEARS, OR BE SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS AT TIME OF GRADUATION 3) BE SCHEDULED TO BECOME A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE IN YEAR OF THE APPLICATION OR BE A GRADUATE OF SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4) BEEN ACCEPTED INTO AND BE PLANNING TO ATTEND AN ACCREDITED LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 5) RANK IN THE TOP 25% OF HIS/HER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS 6) HAVE AN UNMET FINANCIAL NEED.
ContactMARGARET TURLINGTON COORDINATOR
AddressPO BOX 2087, CLINTON, NC, 28329
Phone9103856716
Form & materialsAPPLICANTS COMMITTING TO A SIX WEEK FULL TIME SUMMER PROJECT MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION, RESUME, DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, A BUDGET, TIMELINE, AND A COPY OF A VALID NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING LICENSE ACCOMPANIED BY A RECOMMENDATION LETTER.
DeadlinesPUBLICIZED ON THE SIMPLE GIFTS WEBSITE AND FLYERS TO SAMPSON COUNTY AND CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS.
RestrictionsTHE ONE TIME GRANTS ARE FOR $10,000 EACH AND WILL NOT BE RENEWED. THE GRANTS ARE BASED SOLELY ON MERIT AND THE PROPOSALS WILL BE JUDGED ON SUBSTANCE, CLARITY, FEASIBILITY AND RESEARCH. THE SELECTION COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE EXPECTED DIRECT AND INDIRECT BENEFITS OF THE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE TEACHER, HIS OR HER STUDENTS AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS THAT HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY SAMPSON COUNTY OR CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS. THE APPLICANT MUST BE NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED IN GRADES K-12 AND BE EMPLOYED FULL TIME. THE GRANTS WILL BE TAXABLE TO THE RECIPIENT AND WILL STATE THAT THE RECIPIENT WILL REPAY THE TRUST IF THE PROJECT CANNOT BE COMPLETED.
ContactMARGARET TURLINGTON COORDINATOR
AddressPO BOX 2087, CLINTON, NC, 28329
Phone9103856716
Form & materialsAPPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION (AVAILABLE AT WEBSTITE WWW.SIMPLEGIFTSFUND.ORG), RESUME, A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT THAT MUST INCLUDE A TITLE AND SUMMARY OF 50 WORDS OR LESS, A NARRATIVE OF 500 WORDS OR LESS THAT EXPLAINS THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED, WHAT THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN, HOW AND WHERE THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN, WHY THE PROJECT IS NEEDED, WHEN THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN (TIMELINE), HOW THE PROJECT'S SUCCESS WILL BE EVALUATED AND HOW THE PROJECT IMPROVES THE STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. IN ADDITION, A LINE ITEM BUDGET FOR THE PROPOSED GRANT MUST BE SUBMITTED. IF EDUCATOR STIPENDS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GRANT, TWO SEPARATE AMOUNTS SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE BUDGET AND TWO CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED (ONE TO GRANTEE AND ONE TO THE FISCAL AGENT). THE EDUCATOR WILL RECEIVE AN IRS INCOME REPORTING 1099MISC FOR THE STIPEND. ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY OTHER SOURCES MUST BE IDENTIFIED.
DeadlinesPUBLICIZED ON THE SIMPLE GIFTS WEBSITE AND FLYERS TO SAMPSON COUNTY AND CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS
RestrictionsGRANTS FOR SCHOOLS UP TO $3,000 & INDIVIDUAL STIPENDS UP TO $1,000 WILL BE AWARDED 3 TIMES ANNUALLY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATORS/STUDENTS, TO ENABLE TEACHERS TO PROVIDE ILLUMINATING PROGRAMS/OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM, AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER OR WEEKENDS. APPLICANTS MUST BE A 10 MONTH TEACHER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR MEDIA COORDINATOR IN SAMPSON COUNTY OR CLINTON CITY PUBLIC K-12; HAVE 2 YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE; A FULL TIME EDUCATOR SPENDING AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME IN THE CLASSROOM/CLASSROOM-LIKE SETTING; RETURNING TO TEACH IN SAMPSON COUNTY IN THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR & HAVE THE PROPOSAL REVIEWED/APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL. FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR RESOURCE MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY OR STIPENDS, THE MAJORITY MUST BE SPENT ON MATERIALS/EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH NO LOBBYING/RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Fayetteville State University FoundationFAYETTEVILLE, NCSECURITIES DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$2,520,570
Arise CollectiveRALEIGH, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,569,768
Nc State Foundation IncRALEIGH, NCGRANT FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOLARS$1,325,950
North Carolina Museum Of Art FoundationRALEIGH, NCSECURITIES DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,002,640
Unc Pembroke Foundation IncPEMBROKE, NCSECURITIES DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$604,384
Barton CollegeWILSON, NCSECURITIES DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$487,115
Fayetteville State University FoundationFAYETTEVILLE, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$405,145
IpasCHAPEL HILL, NCCHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$400,000
Teach For AmericaATLANTA, GAGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$400,000
Unc Chapel HillATLANTA, GAGRANT FOR CAROLINA CORP AT 26-PROJECT$380,370
Ripe For RevivalROCKY MOUNT, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$315,000
Duke University - Nicholas SchoolDURHAM, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$300,000
Ecu Health FoundationGREENVILLE, NCCHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$300,000
Ymca Of Southeastern NcWILMINGTON, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR)$300,000
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Coastal PlainWINTERVILLE, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$275,000
Nc Baptist MenCARY, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$275,000
Girl Scouts Of The Coastal PinesRALEIGH, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$274,000
Nc State Foundation IncRALEIGH, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$269,450
Duke UniversityCHARLOTTE, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$259,100
Boys And Girls Homes Of NcLAKE WACCAMAW, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250,000
Roanoke Island Historical AssnMANTEO, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250,000
Unc School Of Government Foundation IncCHAPEL HILL, NCCHALLENGE GRANT FOR LEAD FOR NC$250,000
Food Bank Of The AlbemarleELIZABETH CITY, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)$225,000
Nc State Foundation IncRALEIGH, NCGRANT FOR JUNTOS$222,200
Barton CollegeWILSON, NCGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$219,603
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