Laughing Gull Foundation is a private corporation based in DURHAM, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is % Jamie Nicholson. It holds total assets of $53.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Laughing Gull Foundation has made 435 grants totaling $20.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $4.3M in 2020 to $6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $675 to $305K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 167 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Laughing Gull Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 435 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA, GA.
Laughing Gull Foundation has distributed a total of $20.7M across 435 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $675 to $305K.
Laughing Gull Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laughing Gull Foundation is headquartered in DURHAM, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Owen Baesmith | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Coward | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie Williams Coward | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Schwartz Baesmith | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$7.5M
Total Assets
$59.2M
Fair Market Value
$70.4M
Net Worth
$59.2M
Grants Paid
$6M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$2.8M
Distribution Amount
$3.3M
Total: $52.6M
Total Grants
435
Total Giving
$20.7M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
167
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side By SideGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Anselmo, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Resilience EducationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $55K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Funders GroupAMPLIFY FUND | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Justice40 AcceleratorPROJECT SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE40 ACCELE | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Building Equity & Align For Env JusGRANTMAKING TO EJ GRASSROOTS GROUPS |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Calabasas, CA |
| $150K |
| 2023 |
| Equality Of NcGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $145K | 2023 |
| Funders For Lgbtq IssuesOITS INITIATIVE AND OITS FUND | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Campaign For Southern EqualityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $125K | 2023 |
| Equality VirginiaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| Operation RestorationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Appalachian VoicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Time Out YouthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Heirs' Prop PreservatioGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | North Carolina, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Southern EquityMOVEMENT OF JUST ENERGY IN THE SOUTH | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Freedom Center For Social JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Taproot EarthGULF SOUTH FOR A GREEN NEW DEAL | Tulsa, OK | $100K | 2023 |
| Florida Prison Education ProjectPROGRAM SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $80K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Higher EducationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $80K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Higher Ed In PrisonGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $80K | 2023 |
| Lgbtq Center Of DurhamGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $78K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of NcLGBTQ GOALS | Raleigh, NC | $75K | 2023 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Ed FundDEMOCRACY FOR ALL/ENERGY FOR ALL PRO | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Rural Investment To ProtectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Power Coalition For Equity &GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $75K | 2023 |
| Southwest Georgia Project ForGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albany, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Federation Of Southern CooperativesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Trans Justice Funding ProjectTRANS JUSTICE FUNDING PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Nationz FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| New Virginia Majority Ed FundGENREAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Borealis PhilanthropyTRANS GENERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Stetson Community Education ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Deland, FL | $72K | 2023 |
| Auburn University FoundationALABAMA PRISON ARTS & ED PROJECT | Auburn, AL | $70K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeSOUTHERN HEP PROGRAM SUPPORT | Charlottesviille, VA | $70K | 2023 |
| Georgia St University Prison EduGSU PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Georgia Coalition For Highed EdGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Life UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHILON PROJ | Marietta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Claflin UniversityPATHWAYS FROM PRISON | Orangeburg, SC | $65K | 2023 |
| Wvu Higher Education In PrisonHIGHER ED IN PRISON INITIATIVE PROG | Morgantown, WV | $65K | 2023 |
| Asheville-Buncombe TechnicalPLANNING FOR HEP PROGRAM | Asheville, NC | $62K | 2023 |
| Jamii SisterhoodPROJECT FREEDOM | Laurens, SC | $60K | 2023 |
| Miami Dade CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IEE | Miami Beach, FL | $60K | 2023 |
| College And Community FellowshipPELL RESTORATION ADVOCACY | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Lgbt Center Of RaleighGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $55K | 2023 |
| El Centro HispanoLGBTQ PROGRAM SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $53K | 2023 |
| Rappahannock Community CollegeHAYNESVILLE PRISON ED PROGRAM | Warsaw, VA | $52K | 2023 |
| The Movement For Black LivesBTGNCI TASK FORCE | Sherman Oaks, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shaw UniversityREDUCING RECIDIVISM THRU HIGHER EDUC | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Climate Advocacy LabCLIMATE JUSTICE MICROGRANTS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Education TrustJUSTICE IMPACTED FELLOWSHIP & ADV BD | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Common Good AtlantaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
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