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Public Radio East Foundation

New Bern, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561802728  ·  Private foundation

Public Radio East Foundation is a private foundation based in New Bern, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $585K in grants paid and $210K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $4.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$585K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$210K
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Public Radio East Foundation funds

Public Radio East Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Public Radio East Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC RADIO EAST
New Bern, NC$812K2024
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$639K2017
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$637K2022
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$625K2023
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$622K2018
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$606K2019
Craven Community College
SUPPORT FOR PRE
New Bern, NC$585K2020

Public Radio East Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$639K
2018$622K
2019$606K
2020$585K
2022$637K
2023$625K
2024$812K

How to apply for funding from Public Radio East Foundation

Public Radio East Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at publicradioeast.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Public Radio East Foundation

Does Public Radio East Foundation accept grant applications?
Public Radio East Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Public Radio East Foundation fund?
Public Radio East Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Craven Community College, Craven Community College, Craven Community College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Public Radio East Foundation give in grants?
Public Radio East Foundation reported $585K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 7 grants.
Where is Public Radio East Foundation located?
Public Radio East Foundation is based in New Bern, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561802728.
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About this profile. This page is built from Public Radio East Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Public Radio East Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.