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The Morehead-cain Foundation

Chapel Hill, North Carolina  ·  EIN 560599225  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, The Morehead-cain Foundation has awarded $39.0M across 1,154 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Unc Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$14.9M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$225.0M
Assets (FY2025)
1,154
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Morehead-cain Foundation funds

The Morehead-cain Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Unc Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program
SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Chapel Hill, NC$3.5M2024
Unc Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program
SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Chapel Hill, NC$3.1M2023
Unc Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program
SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Chapel Hill, NC$2.3M2022

How to apply for funding from The Morehead-cain Foundation

From The Morehead-cain Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCT 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at moreheadcain.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Morehead-cain Foundation

Does The Morehead-cain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Morehead-cain Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Morehead-cain Foundation fund?
The Morehead-cain Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Unc Chapel Hill - Scholarship Program. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Morehead-cain Foundation give in grants?
The Morehead-cain Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $14.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $39.0M over 1,154 grants.
Where is The Morehead-cain Foundation located?
The Morehead-cain Foundation is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 560599225.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Morehead-cain Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Morehead-cain Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.