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EIN 35-2293745 · Raleigh, NC · NTEE B84
Best of Raleigh, NC (EIN 35-2293745) was named as a grant recipient by 12 funders in 32 grants paid totaling $917,500 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$917,500
32 grants paid
Funders
12
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$200,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D Spangler Foundation Inc 56-6061548 | NC | D | 4 | $405,000 | 2025 |
| Stephen L Cornwell Foundation 47-1747243 | NC | D | 6 | $155,000 | 2025 |
| Ta John W and Anna H Hanes Foundation 56-6037589 | NC | D | 2 | $125,000 | 2024 |
| Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 26-6220561 | NC | D | 2 | $90,000 | 2022 |
| First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First 57-1108547 | NC | D | 4 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| The Allen Tate Foundation 56-2044322 | NC | D | 1 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| O Temple Sloan Jr Foundation 56-1870844 | NC | D | 2 | $20,000 | 2021 |
| The Curtis Foundation Inc 56-1257146 | NC | D | 6 | $17,500 | 2025 |
| Flow Foundation Inc 20-1983806 | NC | D | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Salt Water Fund 81-0698838 | NC | D | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Bassett Furniture Industries Foundation Inc 54-1652381 | VA | D | 2 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| James T & Louise R Broyhilll Foundation 56-1853094 | NC | D | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 34 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $50,000 | paid | TO ASSIST IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202611339349100141 |
| 2025 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $35,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202641329349102364 |
| 2025 | First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $15,000 | paid | GRANT | 202601319349101965 |
| 2025 | The Curtis Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202621359349100242 |
| 2024 | Ta John W and Anna H Hanes Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202521339349101422 |
| 2024 | C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202502549349100505 |
| 2024 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202531329349102803 |
| 2024 | First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202541289349100809 |
| 2024 | The Curtis Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202503189349103805 |
| 2024 | Bassett Furniture Industries Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $0 | paid | Support | 202501349349101385 |
| 2023 | C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $280,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202431359349102113 |
| 2023 | Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $80,000 | approved, future | GRANTS FOR TEACHER APPRENTICESHIPS (20,000 CHALLENGE 2024 & 2025; 40,000 OUTRIGHT 2024) | 202411349349100936 |
| 2023 | Ta John W and Anna H Hanes Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202411949349100606 |
| 2023 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202421349349102792 |
| 2023 | Flow Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $10,000 | paid | General Support | 202413169349102406 |
| 2023 | Bassett Furniture Industries Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $5,000 | paid | Support | 202402409349100720 |
| 2023 | James T & Louise R Broyhilll Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202402969349100205 |
| 2023 | The Curtis Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202432009349100203 |
| 2022 | Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $120,000 | approved, future | GRANTS FOR TEACHER APPRENTICESHIPS (20,000 CHALLENGE 2024 & 2025; 40,000 OUTRIGHT 2023 & 2024) | 202320779349100102 |
| 2022 | Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $60,000 | paid | GRANTS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (20,000 CHALLENGE; 40,000 OUTRIGHT) | 202320779349100102 |
| 2022 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202321319349103587 |
| 2022 | C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $25,000 | paid | TO ASSIST IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202321329349102287 |
| 2022 | The Allen Tate Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202313199349108171 |
| 2022 | First Citizens Foundation Inc - Combined | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202311309349102506 |
| 2021 | Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $30,000 | paid | GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202240959349100614 |
| 2021 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202211329349102621 |
| 2021 | First Citizens Foundation Inc - Combined | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202201329349102055 |
| 2021 | O Temple Sloan Jr Foundation | Best Nc Winston Salem, NC | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES | 202221309349102542 |
| 2021 | The Curtis Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202202139349100210 |
| 2020 | Stephen L Cornwell Foundation | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT. | 202141269349101024 |
| 2020 | O Temple Sloan Jr Foundation | Best Nc Winston Salem, NC | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES | 202131309349102228 |
| 2020 | The Curtis Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $2,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202102999349100030 |
| 2018 | The Curtis Foundation Inc | Best Nc Cary, NC | D | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201902219349100005 |
| 2018 | Salt Water Fund | Best Nc Research Triangle Park, NC | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 201911909349100006 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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