Funders / North Carolina

Foundations that fund youth development programs in North Carolina

221 foundations have made 3,297 grants to youth development programs in North Carolina, with a median grant of $12,375. At least 85 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

221

Funders

3,297

Grants

$12,375

Median grant

2447

Organizations in category

  1. Usta Foundation Incorporated — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $166,850. That is 33% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) — 17 grants to 8 organizations, median $6,000, largest $882,000. That is 17% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. MeckEd — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,700, largest $10,400. That is 44% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Carolinas Golf Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $6,000, largest $10,000. That is 21% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc — 46 grants to 19 organizations, median $31,268, largest $212,869. That is 5% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc — 30 grants to 11 organizations, median $50,000, largest $185,806. That is 6% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Social Venture Partners Charlotte Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $25,000. That is 20% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 14 grants to 14 organizations, median $3,275, largest $1,000,000. That is 6% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  9. Foundation for the Carolinas — 79 grants to 40 organizations, median $30,000, largest $3,251,418. That is 2% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Allstate Foundation — 13 grants to 7 organizations, median $1,000, largest $600,000. That is 7% of its North Carolina giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in North Carolina, out of 221 on record.

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