Funders / North Carolina

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in North Carolina

229 foundations have made 3,924 grants to museums and historical organizations in North Carolina, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 92 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

229

Funders

3,924

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

743

Organizations in category

  1. North Carolina Humanities Council — 65 grants to 45 organizations, median $12,250, largest $20,000. That is 37% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. North Carolina Grassroots Science M — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $11,524, largest $15,523. That is 50% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $735,720, largest $1,395,649. That is 16% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Bruce Barclay Cameron Foundation Inc — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $900,000. That is 15% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Corning Incorporated Foundation — 16 grants to 6 organizations, median $5,000, largest $50,000. That is 7% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Duke Energy Foundation — 51 grants to 45 organizations, median $600, largest $125,000. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Dec 1.

  7. Asheville Area Arts Council — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $6,080, largest $19,300. That is 10% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Foundation for the Carolinas — 70 grants to 22 organizations, median $50,000, largest $5,917,721. That is 2% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. North Carolina Community Foundation — 56 grants to 28 organizations, median $17,457, largest $325,000. That is 2% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Arts Council Inc — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $14,024, largest $37,404. That is 8% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in North Carolina, out of 229 on record.

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