The Goforth Family Foundation concentrates its giving on local religious congregations and faith-based relief, with a strong emphasis on supporting church operations and student scholarships. Most grants fund Baptist and Presbyterian churches in the Conover/Statesville area for general operating needs or college scholarship programs, with occasional support to an international Christian relief organization.
Concentrated, small-number giving: a few mid-sized grants dominate total giving, repeat support to the same local churches (multiple grants to First Baptist Statesville), primarily local beneficiaries with occasional funding of national/international faith-based partners.
Goforth Family Foundation’s largest recent grant was $40,000 to Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Max Meadows, Virginia, directed to a college scholarship fund. That single award captures a recurring pattern in the foundation’s giving: substantial support for church-administered scholarship programs, especially through Baptist and Presbyterian congregations. The foundation also funded Mt Vernon Baptist Church in Olin, North Carolina, with $15,000 for its scholarship fund and $5,000 for the same purpose in 2024, showing continued support for the same local channel. Alongside scholarship giving, the foundation awards operating support to churches and faith-based nonprofits, including a $10,000 grant to First Baptist Church of Statesville for its scholarship fund and additional general operating support to the same church in 2023 and 2024. Its recent grants also extend to Christian relief organizations and a small set of community nonprofits, but the clearest throughline is direct support routed through congregations and faith-based institutions.
College scholarship support is one of the foundation’s clearest priorities. It gave $40,000 to Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church for a college scholarship fund and $15,000, then $5,000, to Mt Vernon Baptist Church for a scholarship fund. At the local church level, First Baptist Church of Statesville received $10,000 for its scholarship fund, showing that scholarships are often administered through congregations rather than stand-alone education charities. The foundation also backs church operations. It granted $9,000 and later $7,500 to First Baptist Church of Statesville for general operating support, and $200 to Hebron Baptist Church for general operating support. Beyond churches, it supports faith-based relief and community service organizations, including $7,000 and $4,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and $3,000 to Greenville Humane Society for general operating support.
Typical grant size is small: the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are $1,000, $1,000, and $7,000. The recent list shows a mix of one-time awards and repeat support, especially for the same churches across 2023 and 2024. The foundation funds individuals through scholarship programs administered by churches, and it also makes direct grants to nonprofits for general operating support. It does not make program-related investments. The pattern is regional rather than national, with most grants staying within North Carolina and nearby states.
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$1.1M
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$76K
Most grants fall between $1K and $7K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Notable grantees: Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church of Statesville, Mt Vernon Baptist Church, Samaritan's Purse
Giving is concentrated in North Carolina, which accounts for 57% of grants. Recent awards cluster in Statesville, Olin, and Greensboro, with additional grants in Conover through local church networks and in Durham and Boone. Outside North Carolina, the foundation gave to recipients in Virginia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 21 grants in the United States.
The foundation mainly supports churches and faith-based nonprofits. Recent grantees include First Baptist Church of Statesville for both scholarship and general operating support, Mount Vernon Baptist Church for a scholarship fund, and Samaritan’s Purse for general operating support. It also gives to a small number of community nonprofits.
Yes. Scholarship support is a major part of its giving, often through churches. Recent examples include $40,000 to Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church for a college scholarship fund, $15,000 and $5,000 to Mt Vernon Baptist Church for its scholarship fund, and $10,000 to First Baptist Church of Statesville for a scholarship fund.
Typical grants are small. The foundation’s grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $1,000, a median of $1,000, and a 75th percentile of $7,000. Even so, the recent record includes larger awards such as $40,000 and $15,000 for scholarship funds.
North Carolina is the top state by grant count, accounting for 57% of grants. Recent North Carolina recipients include Statesville, Olin, Boone, Durham, Greensboro, and Conover. It also gave to recipients in Virginia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Yes. General operating support appears frequently in the recent grants list. Examples include First Baptist Church of Statesville, Samaritan’s Purse, Pleasant Green United Methodist Church, Greenville Humane Society, and the American Red Cross, all funded for general operating purposes.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | MAX MEADOWS, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE | STATESVILLE, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY | HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| POWER CROSS | STATESVILLE, NC | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| THE CARPENTER'S TABLE | MOORE, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ANCHOR OF HOPE OUTREACH INC | CAMPOBELLO, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | GREENVILLE, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SPARTANBURG SOUP KITCHEN | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PEACE CENTER | GREENVILLE, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PROJECT REST | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH | WELLFORD, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SPARTANBURG HUMANE SOCIETY | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| IREDELL COUNTY 4-H | STATESVILLE, NC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| OCONEE HUMANE SOCIETY | SENECA, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ANIMAL ALLIES | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SC CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | SPARTANBURG, SC | $555 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| TOTAL MINISTRIES | SPARTANBURG, SC | $445 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH | OLIN, NC | $300 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH | STATESVILLE, NC | $200 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $14,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE | STATESVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH | OLIN, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE | STATESVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| LEES MCRAE COLLEGE | BANNER ELK, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY | HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SC CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PEACE CENTER | GREENVILLE, SC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| UNION GROVE FIRE AND RESCUE | UNION GROVE, NC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PLEASANT GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | DURHAM, NC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH | WELLFORD, SC | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | GREENSBORO, NC | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE | STATESVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE | STATESVILLE, NC | $7,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PLEASANT GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | DURHAM, NC | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH | OLIN, NC | $5,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $4,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH | WELLFORD, SC | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SC CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF SPARTANBURG | SPARTANBURG, SC | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PEACE CENTER | GREENVILLE, SC | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | GREENSBORO, NC | $500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| RUFF LOVE RESCUE | THOMASVILLE, NC | $500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH | STATESVILLE, NC | $200 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ZION BAPTIST CHURCH | UNION GROVE, NC | $100 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | MAX MEADOWS, VA | $40,000 | 2023 | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$20,000COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
THE CARPENTER'S TABLE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ANCHOR OF HOPE OUTREACH INC
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
SPARTANBURG SOUP KITCHEN
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
PEACE CENTER
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
SPARTANBURG HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
IREDELL COUNTY 4-H
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
OCONEE HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ANIMAL ALLIES
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
TOTAL MINISTRIES
$445GENERAL OPERATING FUND
MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
$300GENERAL OPERATING FUND
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
$200GENERAL OPERATING FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
PEACE CENTER
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
UNION GROVE FIRE AND RESCUE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
PLEASANT GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$500GENERAL OPERATING FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STATESVILLE
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING FUND
PLEASANT GREEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
MT VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND
HOPE REMAINS YOUTH RANCH
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SPARTANBURG
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING FUND
RUFF LOVE RESCUE
$500GENERAL OPERATING FUND
HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH
$200GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
$100GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$40,000COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND