Private foundation · EIN 32-0543562 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lendingtree Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 190 grants paid, $73K total, median $103. 38% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
190
$73K
Median grant
$103
Stays in NC
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 190 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Talented Girls in Action - TgiaGeorgetown, TXTo support the fundraising efforts of Fall semester$3,000
Dottie Rose FoundationCharlotte, NCCampaign project or program 24K for 2024 Spring Fundraiser$2,826
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCTo support the fundraising efforts of Hurricane Helene Relief$1,925
Northwest Ultimate AssociationSeattle, WAGeneral Support$1,750
Whitaker Elementary School Circle of Commitment IncWinston Salem, NCGeneral Support$1,542
American National Red CrossWashington, DCCampaign, project or program NC Helene Recovery$1,528
Forgotten Now Family Rescue CoCornelius, NCGeneral Support$1,525
Allegro Organizational Solutions IncHouston, TXOther RefugeHopeBerlin.HTY$1,500
Christ Episcopal ChurchCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$1,500
PilgrimSeattle, WAGeneral Support$1,500
Rethink PrioritiesSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$1,500
Southern Baptist ConventionSan Antonio, TXGeneral Support$1,500
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Support$1,500
The Piedmont Triad Church IncGreensboro, NCGeneral Support$1,500
Valor SoccerMaple Valley, WADonation As A Gift For general scholorships$1,500
Wake Forest UniversityWinston Salem, NCCampaign, project or program Wake Forest Fund- Pro Humanitate Society$1,500
The Raining SeasonSpring Hill, TNGeneral Support$1,400
Ridgeway Free Library AssocRidgway, PAGeneral Support$1,375
Peace Lutheran ChurchJanesville, WIOther Education$1,350
United Mission for Relief and Development UmrWashington, DCGeneral Support$1,303
Marvin Ridge Mavericks Athleticsbooster Club IncWaxhaw, NCCampaign project or program MRHS Track and Field Team$1,205
Oakland Baptist ChurchRock Hill, SCGeneral Support$1,200
Mission Enablers InternationalBentonville, ARTo support the fundraising efforts of Susan Bissett's Free the Girls Program$1,165
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York IncWallkill, NYDonation As A Gift A contribution to Jehovah's organization.$1,162
Jain Samaj of ColoradoHghlnds Ranch, COIn honor of Bhanumati Chimanlal Shah$1,131
Denver Diaconal Conference IncDenver, COGeneral Support$1,127
Aum Education Society of Carolinas IncConcord, NCIn memory of Balkrishna Tatkare$1,050
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina IncCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$1,026
Friends of Wayne County FairWooster, OHDonation As A Gift$1,000
Techies Robotics IncorporatedCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$972
Lay Association of Christian Missionaries IncPhoenix, AZGeneral Support$802
Carolina Raptor Center IncHuntersville, NCDonation As A Gift$775
Junior League of Gaston County Nc IncGastonia, NCDonation As A Gift 2023 Donation Match$757
Scholars Academy Foundation for the GiftedCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$610
Common Wealth CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$550
Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationReston, VACampaign project or program NoDa Softball$540
Coalition for Rainforest Nations SecretariatNew York, NYDonation As A Gift$539
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral Support$534
Love for KenyaHighlands Ranch, COGeneral Support$525
Beds for Kids IncCharlotte, NCCampaign project or program NoDa Softball$512
Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCDonation As A Gift$512
Charlotte Marathi MandalCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$510
Childrens Home Society of North Carolina IncGreensboro, NCGeneral Support$500
Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NYOther Donation$500
Seattles Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WAGeneral Support$500
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit CorporationArlington, VAGeneral Support$500
Sedgefield MiddleCharlotte, NCCampaign, project or program Empowering Extraordinary$462
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAIn memory of Julie Nicoletta$453
American Diabetes Association IncMerrifield, VACampaign project or program 2024 Tour de Cure Florida: NAAIA Jonathan Aihie (team captian)$450
American Red Cross Blood BankWashington, DCGeneral Support$443
Childrens Theatre of Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$437
World Food ProgrammeWashington, DCGeneral Support$436
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral Support$401
Deerstream Learning Center IncChapel Hill, NCDonation As A Gift Please use as needed$400
Furnish for GoodCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$400
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont IncCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$400
Ohuddle IncorporatedWooster, OHOther Designate for Wayne County Career Center OHuddle$400
Rebuilding Together SeattleTukwila, WADonation As A Gift$400
Woods CharterChapel Hill, NCDonation As A Gift Please donate to Ms. Westle's kindergarten classroom$400
Educational Foundation IncChapel Hill, NCGeneral Support$350

By state: North Carolina 73 · Washington 20 · Texas 8 · District of Columbia 8 · Colorado 12 · California 10

About this foundation

Lendingtree Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lendingtree Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lendingtree Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $73K across 190 grants, a median of $103.

Where does Lendingtree Foundation give?

North Carolina (73 grants), Washington (20 grants), Texas (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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