John William Pope Foundation

The John William Pope Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The foundation employs six individuals and has an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The John William Pope Foundation is dedicated to advancing individual freedom and personal responsibility to improve the well-being of North Carolina residents and Americans across the nation. They achieve this through grantmaking, providing nearly $10 million annually to support public policy groups, educational institutions, humanitarian efforts, and the arts. The foundation was established by the Pope family, inspired by the success of Variety Wholesalers Inc. — a business founded by John William Pope himself. John William Pope believed a strong work ethic was fundamental to success, and his vision for the foundation is to protect and strengthen the free-enterprise system, ensuring future generations have the same opportunities for prosperity. To learn more about the foundation's work and grantmaking, visit jwpf.org.