Funders / North Carolina
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in North Carolina
177 foundations have made 2,838 grants to arts and culture organizations in North Carolina, with a median grant of $15,400. At least 71 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
177
Funders
2,838
Grants
$15,400
Median grant
950
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina Humanities Council — 15 grants to 10 organizations, median $12,250, largest $20,000. That is 9% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
The Durham Arts Council Inc — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $3,829, largest $13,400. That is 9% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Womens Impact Fund — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $31,500, largest $33,000. That is 9% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc — 38 grants to 19 organizations, median $15,340, largest $55,000. That is 2% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in North Carolina, out of 177 on record.
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