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The Lawrence & Etta Lea Pope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $189.5K awarded to 19 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KERNERSVILLE FOUNDATION INC
Kernersville, NC
$113K
7%

NEXT STEP MINISTRIES
Kernersville, NC
$100K
6%

CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY INC
WINSTON SALEM, NC
$90K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION?
No. LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION give?
LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $190 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include KERNERSVILLE FOUNDATION INC, NEXT STEP MINISTRIES, and CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION?
LAWRENCE & ETTA LEA POPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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