Foundations that fund nonprofits in North Carolina

92 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Christian organization297$127.9M
Human services295$47M
Animal protection260$17.8M
Youth development143$17.6M
Protestant organization140$36.1M
Education fund119$76.7M
Education support108$33.4M
Parent-teacher group91$709k
School85$23.1M
Scholarships and student aid80$13.2M
Public foundation76$177.7M
Education68$20.9M
Community improvement68$7.7M
Emergency assistance66$41.3M
Education63$14.3M
Human services62$9.1M
Services for specific groups62$4.5M
International relief61$14.2M
Interfaith coalition61$4.4M
Arts and culture group59$4.3M
Fire department59$1.9M
Food bank52$34.6M
Family services51$7.8M
Elementary school50$14.1M
Historical society50$3.7M
Charter school48$2.4M
Housing development44$20.1M
Federated giving program44$29.2M
Children and youth services43$12M
Food programs43$4.5M
Theater42$4.4M
Alumni association38$9.8M
Natural resources35$15.3M
Hospital34$19.1M
Health support33$14.7M
Community clinic33$11.5M
History museum32$2M
Cultural and ethnic awareness32$7.5M
Homeless shelter31$10M
Economic development31$12.6M
Addiction recovery31$5M
Private grantmaking foundation30$33.9M
Community foundation29$63.3M
Disaster preparedness28$10.1M
Performing arts28$2.7M
Military and veterans28$2.4M
Community college27$23.1M
Public health27$3.4M
Family violence shelter27$4.1M
Philanthropy27$1.9M
Music group26$1.1M
Student services26$8M
Reproductive health26$4.5M
Personal social services26$2M
International development26$25.5M
High school25$7.5M
Baseball and softball25$445k
Amateur sports25$529k
Urban development25$11.6M
Fund-raising organization24$2.3M
Preschool24$6.8M
Human services24$648k
Arts and culture group23$2.5M
Museum23$2.3M
Arts education23$2.3M
College22$105.3M
Youth center22$3.6M
Patient services22$3.3M
Arts service group22$4.6M
Low-cost temporary housing22$2.4M
Special education22$3.9M
Land conservation21$28M
Counseling21$1.7M
Cancer21$636k
Disability services20$1.1M
Homeless services20$4.4M
Senior center20$5.8M
Parks and playgrounds20$2.7M
Visual arts19$5.3M
Environment19$20M
Addiction treatment19$4.4M
Camp19$2.7M
University19$113.4M
Environmental education19$4M
Residential care19$2.7M
Historical society19$2M
Group home19$5.5M
Disease and medical research18$1.4M
YMCA or YWCA18$17.3M
Neighborhood center18$1.3M
Health clinic18$6.4M
Supportive housing for seniors18$4.3M

Active across many causes in North Carolina

FoundationOn listsApplications
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
76Accepts
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc
Asheville, NC
73Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
59Accepts
North Carolina Community Foundation
Raleigh, NC
55Accepts
Triangle Community Foundation Inc
Durham, NC
54Accepts
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Winstonsalem, NC
53Accepts
Dogwood Health Trust
Asheville, NC
44Accepts
The Cannon Foundation Inc
Concord, NC
34Accepts
The Leon Levine Foundation
Charlotte, NC
33Accepts
United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc
Charlotte, NC
30Accepts
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
27Invitation only
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
23Invitation only
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc
Greensboro, NC
21Accepts
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc
Winstonsalem, NC
16Invitation only
The Golden Leaf Inc
Rocky Mount, NC
15Accepts
Fidelity Foundation
Boston, MA
14Accepts
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
13Accepts
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
Radnor, PA
12Accepts
WNC Bridge Foundation
Asheville, NC
12Accepts
Wells Fargo Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
11Invitation only

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