E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation

EIN 20-4802775 · NC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in NC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation based in NC paid 13 grants totaling $191.9K to 13 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1.9K to $30K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS, NC SYMPHONY, and MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,042,048
Giving (latest yr)
$191,921
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
13
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Carolina Performing Arts$30,000
  • NC Symphony$30,000
  • Museum of Life & Science$25,000
  • Carolina Ballet$20,000
  • Duke University$20,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$191,921 · 13 grants

Grants Paid (13)

NC Symphony
Raleigh, NC
To Enrich the Cultural Life of the Triangle Community
$30,000
Carolina Performing Arts
Chapel Hill, NC
Educational
$30,000
Museum of Life & Science
Durham, NC
Educational
$25,000
Carolina Ballet
Raleigh, NC
Educational
$20,000
Duke University
Durham, NC
Educational
$20,000
Salvation Army
Durham, NC
Supports and Services Humanity Without Discrimination
$20,000
Durham Rescue Mission
Durham, NC
Provide Support to Those IN Need to Become Functional Citizens
$15,000
Durham County Library Foundation
Durham, NC
Provides Books, Services and Other Resources
$10,000
NC Independent Colleges and Universities
Raleigh, NC
Provides High Quality Academic Support to Colleges & Universities
$5,000
NC Arts IN Action
Carrboro, NC
To Provide Support for the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Unc Botanical Gardens Foundation
Chapel Hill, NC
To Provide Support for the Organization's Exempt Purpose.
$5,000
Senior Pharm Assist Inc
Durham, NC
Provide Assistance IN Purchasing Drug Supplies for the Needy
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $191.9K. Individual grants ranged from $1.9K to $30K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS, NC SYMPHONY, MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

E T Rollins JR and Frances Prollins Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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