Funders / North Carolina

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in North Carolina

184 foundations have made 2,626 grants to arts and culture organizations in North Carolina, with a median grant of $17,132. At least 74 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

184

Funders

2,626

Grants

$17,132

Median grant

950

Organizations in category

  1. United Arts Council of Greensboro Inc — 30 grants to 10 organizations, median $14,328, largest $89,515. That is 17% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. World Learning Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $33,828, largest $65,409. That is 33% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Arts Council Inc — 15 grants to 8 organizations, median $15,000, largest $57,740. That is 20% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc — 70 grants to 17 organizations, median $15,400, largest $201,814. That is 13% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. John M Hopwood Irr — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $3,000, largest $3,000. That is 29% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 4 organizations, median $33,000, largest $2,244,913. That is 17% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc — 22 grants to 11 organizations, median $21,000, largest $56,338. That is 12% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. South Arts Inc — 12 grants to 11 organizations, median $6,000, largest $157,500. That is 15% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Asheville Area Arts Council — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $11,570. That is 13% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Meg Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $2,500. That is 16% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in North Carolina, out of 184 on record.

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