Funders / North Carolina

Foundations that fund emergency assistance programs in North Carolina

84 foundations have made 804 grants to emergency assistance programs in North Carolina, with a median grant of $5,612. At least 38 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

84

Funders

804

Grants

$5,612

Median grant

321

Organizations in category

  1. Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,625, largest $15,000. That is 13% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Inc — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $4,500, largest $22,000. That is 6% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Foundation for the Carolinas — 51 grants to 20 organizations, median $29,501, largest $1,598,422. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc — 22 grants to 5 organizations, median $61,956, largest $445,840. That is 2% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Leon Levine Foundation — 13 grants to 13 organizations, median $50,000, largest $150,000. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications on fixed deadlines.

  6. Manna Food Bank Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $1,452, largest $4,753. That is 4% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2019; still granting as of 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. North Carolina Community Foundation — 27 grants to 12 organizations, median $15,500, largest $84,577. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Duke Energy Foundation — 19 grants to 18 organizations, median $584, largest $33,290. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Dec 1.

  9. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $14,250, largest $52,500. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Triangle Community Foundation Inc — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $14,500, largest $250,500. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on emergency assistance programs in North Carolina, out of 84 on record.

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