Goforth Family Foundation

EIN 56-1984601 · NC · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NC, VA, SC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Goforth Family Foundation based in NC paid 22 grants totaling $60.5K to 22 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $20K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SAMARITAN'S PURSE, and FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,092,320
Giving (latest yr)
$60,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
22
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church$20,000
  • Samaritan's Purse$13,000
  • First Baptist Church of Statesville$5,000
  • The Hospital Auxiliary$5,000
  • Power Cross$2,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$21,500 · 6 grants
  • Virginia$20,000 · 1 grant
  • South Carolina$17,000 · 14 grants
  • Tennessee$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church
Max Meadows, VA
College Scholarship Fund
$20,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
General Operating Fund
$13,000
The Hospital Auxiliary
Hilton Head Island, SC
General Operating Fund
$5,000
First Baptist Church of Statesville
Statesville, NC
General Operating Fund
$5,000
Power Cross
Statesville, NC
General Operating Fund
$2,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
General Operating Fund
$2,000
Peace Center
Greenville, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000
Greenville Humane Society
Greenville, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000
Oconee Humane Society
Seneca, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000
Spartanburg Humane Society
Spartanburg, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000
Animal Allies
Spartanburg, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000
Project Rest
Spartanburg, SC
General Operating Fund
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Goforth Family 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, Goforth Family Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $60.5K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $20K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SAMARITAN'S PURSE, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Goforth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Goforth Family 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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