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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. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2012 to $53.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. To build a world where everyone, especially those pushed to the margins, is liberated from intergenerational harm, living in balance with the earth, and included equally and fully. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in U.S. South, North Carolina and Southern United States. 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.
Smallest Grant
$900
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 123 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Advancing safety and authentic lives for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. South
Expanding educational access to incarcerated populations
Supporting sustainable communities and environmental justice
Mobilizing philanthropic resources
Strategic capital deployment aligned with values
To build a world where everyone, especially those pushed to the margins, is liberated from intergenerational harm, living in balance with the earth, and included equally and fully. 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 | N/A |
| Emily Coward | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marjorie Williams Coward | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Schwartz Baesmith | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$53.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$53.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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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 |
| Building Equity & Align For Env JusGRANTMAKING TO EJ GRASSROOTS GROUPS | Calabasas, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Funders GroupAMPLIFY FUND | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Justice40 AcceleratorPROJECT SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE40 ACCELE | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Equality Of NcGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $145K | 2023 |
| Equality VirginiaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $125K | 2023 |
| Campaign For Southern EqualityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $125K | 2023 |
| Funders For Lgbtq IssuesOITS INITIATIVE AND OITS FUND | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Operation RestorationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Heirs' Prop PreservatioGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | North Carolina, SC | $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 |
| Time Out YouthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Southern EquityMOVEMENT OF JUST ENERGY IN THE SOUTH | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Appalachian VoicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $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 |
| Nationz FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| New Virginia Majority Ed FundGENREAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Power Coalition For Equity &GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $75K | 2023 |
| Federation Of Southern CooperativesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of NcLGBTQ GOALS | Raleigh, NC | $75K | 2023 |
| Southwest Georgia Project ForGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albany, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Borealis PhilanthropyTRANS GENERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Trans Justice Funding ProjectTRANS JUSTICE FUNDING PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Rural Investment To ProtectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Ed FundDEMOCRACY FOR ALL/ENERGY FOR ALL PRO | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2023 |
| Stetson Community Education ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Deland, FL | $72K | 2023 |
| Georgia St University Prison EduGSU PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeSOUTHERN HEP PROGRAM SUPPORT | Charlottesviille, VA | $70K | 2023 |
| Life UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHILON PROJ | Marietta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Auburn University FoundationALABAMA PRISON ARTS & ED PROJECT | Auburn, AL | $70K | 2023 |
| Georgia Coalition For Highed EdGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Atlanta, 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 |
| College And Community FellowshipPELL RESTORATION ADVOCACY | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Miami Dade CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IEE | Miami Beach, FL | $60K | 2023 |
| Jamii SisterhoodPROJECT FREEDOM | Laurens, SC | $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 |
| National Lgbtq Task ForceCREATING CHANGE CONFERENCE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| North Carolina EnvironmentalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Land Loss Prevention ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Black Family Land TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Formerly Incarcerated CollegePROJECT SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $50K | 2023 |