Individual Freedom.
Personal Responsibility.
Strong Communities.

At its core, The John William Pope Foundation’s approach is about investing in people – enriching lives while strengthening the foundations of a free and prosperous society.

"Self-reliance, self-confidence, and integrity are the keys to success. Endurance is also critical, and the responsibility for success lies on the shoulders of the individual."
John William Pope

Our Mission

The John William Pope Foundation makes grants to improve the well-being of North Carolinians by advancing the ideas of limited government, individual freedom, personal responsibility, and strong communities.

Grant Priorities

At the core, our grant priorities are about strengthening the roots of civil society, so that everyone has access to opportunity. Read more about our specific areas of investment.

Giving

By the Numbers

1975
Established
$ 240 +
Million Granted
460 +
Nonprofits supported
Application Process

Find Out How You Can Become a Grant Partner

The John William Pope Foundation seeks grant partners who share a vision of advancing individual freedom and personal responsibility. We offer two main funding opportunities, our Annual Grants and the Joy W. Pope Memorial Grant Program.

Featured Grant Stories

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North Carolina Symphony

North Carolina Symphony

The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation

The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation

Dr. Charles Mann Helps Build a Life for the Uninsured

Dr. Charles Mann Helps Build a Life for the Uninsured

The Property and Environment Research Center

The Property and Environment Research Center

John Amanchukwu Strives to Offer a Vibrant Education Option

John Amanchukwu Strives to Offer a Vibrant Education Option

Horizons Program at UNC Chapel Hill

Horizons Program at UNC Chapel Hill

Carolina Ballet

Carolina Ballet

Terry Stoops: A ‘You-Can’t-Scare-Me’ Education Reformer

Terry Stoops: A 'You-Can't-Scare-Me' Education Reformer

The Jesse Helms Center

The Jesse Helms Center

North Carolina Opera

North Carolina Opera

NCSU Free and Open Societies

NCSU Free and Open Societies

Alliance Medical Ministry

Alliance Medical Ministry

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