Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in North Carolina

Foundation funding in North Carolina across 16 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 271 funders, median grant $7,500
Museums and historical organizations — 243 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 233 funders, median grant $12,500
Performing arts organizations — 230 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 212 funders, median grant $37,500
Food banks and food programs — 209 funders, median grant $8,813
International relief and development organizations — 195 funders, median grant $17,550
Arts and culture organizations — 184 funders, median grant $17,132
Disability services organizations — 177 funders, median grant $18,849
Affordable housing organizations — 156 funders, median grant $20,000
Family services organizations — 155 funders, median grant $16,600
Animal shelters and rescues — 152 funders, median grant $5,000
Senior services organizations — 126 funders, median grant $14,375
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 123 funders, median grant $13,500
Emergency assistance programs — 97 funders, median grant $6,535
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 76 funders, median grant $11,239

Funders active across several causes

United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 16 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Meals on Wheels America — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: food banks and food programs; senior services organizations.
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: youth development programs; senior services organizations.
Kernersville Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: museums and historical organizations; senior services organizations.
Gateway Wellness Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
United Way of Wilkes County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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