Funders / North Carolina
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in North Carolina
230 foundations have made 3,881 grants to performing arts organizations in North Carolina, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 95 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
230
Funders
3,881
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
660
Organizations in category
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $19,500, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Carnegie Hall Corporation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $104,650. That is 100% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 20 grants to 9 organizations, median $42,500, largest $350,000. That is 59% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The Arts Council of Moore County In — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,323, largest $14,627. That is 86% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc — 134 grants to 24 organizations, median $19,450, largest $622,080. That is 25% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Durham Arts Council Inc — 59 grants to 17 organizations, median $6,255, largest $71,029. That is 30% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County Inc — 24 grants to 5 organizations, median $39,100, largest $314,441. That is 34% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc — 48 grants to 22 organizations, median $14,323, largest $74,829. That is 27% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County — 15 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 37% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Gallant Family Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $35,200, largest $50,000. That is 56% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in North Carolina, out of 230 on record.
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