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The Institute for Humane Studies
Training today’s brightest students and faculty to be the defenders of liberty tomorrow.
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Hospice of Wake County
In Hospice of Wake County, North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh is blessed to have a top-notch “hospice home” and community services building.
UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program
As the only joint UNC-Duke program at the undergraduate level, the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program has distinguished itself as a valuable addition to the repertoire of learning at both schools.
The Philanthropy Roundtable
Bringing donors together to foster liberty and create private opportunities to meet needs in the community — those were the primary reasons that lead to the creation of the Philanthropy Roundtable in the 1970s.
2013 Pope Lecture: ‘Crony’ Capitalism
Crony capitalism is destroying the foundation of the free-market system in the United States. That was the message economist Luigi Zingales brought to students at N.C. State University when delivering the 2013 John W. Pope lecture.
About John William Pope
To the day he passed away, John William Pope believed that hard work was the key to success.
Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding Program
For many developmentally challenged youngsters, a miracle is waiting on a 13-acre farm north of Raleigh: a horse.
Current Grant Projects
SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals
Providing a Home for Seriously Ill Patients Cancer. It’s a word that strikes fear into thousands of hearts each day in the United States. For many families, this dreadful illness arrives with little warning, cutting short the lives of their loved ones. But for those suffering through painful treatments at UNC Hospitals in the Triangle [...]
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Pope Family Eagle Scout Scholarship
The Pope Eagle Scout Scholarship paves the way for today’s promising youngsters to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Raleigh Rescue Mission
Robert came to the Raleigh Rescue Mission with a long list of medical problems: prostate cancer, lupus, a knee injury, and a hernia. At the time, he had been living on the streets of downtown Raleigh for five years, destitute and alone.
Learn More & Get InvolvedNews & Insights
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What Drives Anonymous Giving?
Writing in The New York Times, Mark Oppenheimer explores the question of anonymity among big donors — what prompts an anonymous gift, and why do some philanthropists purposefully not want to remain anonymous? Why do so many givers ask that stuff be named after them: buildings, rooms, endowed professorships? Judeo-Christian tradition cautions against self-promotion. With charity, the medieval [...]
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Celebrating life in our community
Our new Grantee Profile focuses on Hospice of Wake County, a top-notch “hospice home” and community services building: Similar to most western nations, the United States is expected to see a significant increase in its older adult population in the coming decades. With that fact of life comes a bevy of needed services. One of those is compassionate [...]
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Raising a flag on a hill to end forced annexation
Our new Achiever Spotlight tells the story of Cathy Heath, an anti-forced annexation activist who has worked as a volunteer with Americans for Prosperity N.C. and the Civitas Institute: Raising a flag on a hill — that’s the word picture Cathy Heath uses to describe her decade-long fight to reform North Carolina’s annexation laws. Involuntary, or “forced,” [...]
Press releases
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Pope Foundation Announces 2013 Class of Eagle Scout Scholars
RALEIGH, N.C. FEB. 19, 2013 — The John William Pope Foundation, one of the top-giving philanthropies in North Carolina, is proud to announce the 2013 class of Pope Family Eagle Scout scholars. The scholarships, valued at $20,000 for each student, will help four young men pursue careers in the military, small business, and music industry. [...]
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Art Pope Joins McCrory Administration as Deputy Budget Director
RALEIGH, N.C. DEC. 20, 2012 — Art Pope, President and Chairman of the John William Pope Foundation and CEO of Variety Wholesalers Inc., has accepted the position of Deputy Budget Director in the McCrory Administration. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join with Governor-elect McCrory and the rest of the administration in building a [...]
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Pope Foundation Makes $810,500 in Grants to Community Charities, Schools, Churches, and the Arts
RALEIGH, N.C. DEC. 13, 2012 — The John William Pope Foundation has announced its December cycle of grants — $810,500 in giving to community charities, schools, churches, and the arts. “We’re privileged to continue supporting these organizations that help so many in our community,” said Art Pope, President and Chairman of the Pope Foundation. “In [...]
Achiever Spotlights
Life is tough for Xavier Massey. The 16-year-old from Waxhaw, North Carolina, works part-time at Wal-Mart to help his mother put food on the table for his siblings. At the same time, Xavier attends high school as a sophomore. Xavier’s father died when he was just 5-years old, forcing the young man to partly support [...]
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Education Support
The Pope Foundation believes that Americans have a duty to teach the next generation about the blessings of liberty.
Public Policy Support
The Pope Foundation supports dozens of public-policy groups that defend America’s free-enterprise system.