John Rex Endowment
Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 311678223 · Private foundation
John Rex Endowment is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.3M in grants paid and $66.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 359 individual grants from this funder — $16.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What John Rex Endowment funds
John Rex Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, lgbtq people.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Smartstart THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT EXPANSION II | Raleigh, NC | $585K | 2023 |
| Marbles Kids Museum A collaborative, multidisciplinary, and cross-sector team of organizations that focus on child and family well-being will develop, pilot and | Raleigh, NC | $355K | 2017 |
| Marbles Kids Museum A collaborative, multidisciplinary, and cross-sector team of organizations that focus on child and family well-being will develop, pilot and | Raleigh, NC | $326K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from John Rex Endowment
John Rex Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at johnrexendowment.org.
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Frequently asked questions about John Rex Endowment
- Does John Rex Endowment accept grant applications?
- John Rex Endowment's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does John Rex Endowment fund?
- John Rex Endowment's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Wake County Smartstart, Marbles Kids Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does John Rex Endowment give in grants?
- John Rex Endowment reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.6M over 359 grants.
- Where is John Rex Endowment located?
- John Rex Endowment is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311678223.
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