Private foundation · EIN 56-0949547 · Charlotte, North Carolina

George W and Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc

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: 63 grants paid, $691K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
63
$691K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NC
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friendship TraysCharlotte, NCCivic, deliver meals to elderly$30K
Communities in SchoolsCharlotte, NCEducational; helps keep kids in school$25K
FIRST Health FoundationPinehurst, NCMedical, hospice support$25K
Patriot FoundationPinehurst, NCCivic, support for military families$25K
Classroom CentralCharlotte, NCEducational; school supplies$20K
Heart Math TutoringCharlotte, NCEducational; provides math tutors in schools$20K
Medassist NcCharlotte, NCMedical, free medication to low income and uninsured$20K
Salvation ArmyCharlotte, NCCivic, rapid rehousing clerical fund$20K
Samaritan's ColonyRockingham, NCCivic, treatment for addiction$20K
Veteran's Bridge HomeCharlotte, NCCivic, provides support for veterans and their families$20K
Agape Dental MinistryCharlotte, NCMedical, dental care for needy$15K
Charlotte Neuroscience FoundationCharlotte, NCMedical, support for alzheimers, parkinsons and related disorders$15K
Charlotte Speech and Hearing CenterCharlotte, NCMedical, hearing aid bank$15K
Crisis Assistance MinistryCharlotte, NCCivic, financial assistance for low income$15K
Hospice Palliative Care - CharlotteCharlotte, NCMedical, regional hospice care$15K
Moore County Free & Charitable ClinicSouthern Pines, NCMedical, free medical care to low income and uninsured$15K
Pat's Place Child Advocacy CenterCharlotte, NCCivic, support for abused children$15K
Sandhills Classical Christian SchoolWhispering Pines, NCEducation, playground for new school$15K
Shelter Health ServicesCharlotte, NCMedical, free heathcare and education to homeless$15K
Assistance League of CharlotteCharlotte, NCCivic, support for children in poverty$10K
Augustine Literacy Project - CharlotteCharlotte, NCCivic, tutoring assistance in under-resourced communities$10K
Bounty & SoulBlack Mountain, NCCivic, providing nutritious food to communities$10K
Cabarrus Meals on WheelsConcord, NCCivic, helping end senior hunger$10K
Crossnore SchoolCrossnore, NCEducational, child services & foster care$10K
Dreams 4 AllSouthern Pines, NCCivic, provide mattresses for low-income$10K
Families Forward CharlotteCharlotte, NCCivic, empower families with resources to overcome intergenerational poverty$10K
Family Promise of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNCivic, support for homeless families$10K
Flat Rock PlayhouseFlat Rock, NCCivic, support of the arts$10K
Hearts United for GoodCharlotte, NCCivic, providing food and support for homeless and underserved$10K
Interfaith Health ClinicKnoxville, TNMedical, provide affordable and quality health care for low-income and uninsured$10K
Lake Norman Community Health ClinicHuntersville, NCMedical, provide medical care for uninsured$10K
Landmark Baptist ChurchCary, NCCivic, special needs baseball field$10K
Matthews Free Medical ClinicMatthews, NCMedical, free medical care to low income and uninsured$10K
Medical Benevolence FoundationSugar Land, TXMedical, provide healthcare in developing countries$10K
Newport Bread BasketNewport, TNCivic, food pantry$10K
Northern Moore Family Resource CenterRobbins, NCCivic, pre-school and after school programs for families in need$10K
Prancing Horse CenterHoffman, NCCivic, provide benefits of therapeutic horseback riding to special needs individuals$10K
Richmond County HospiceRockingham, NCMedical, regional hospice care$10K
Roof AboveCharlotte, NCCivic, homeless services and housing programs$10K
Smith Medical Clinic IncPawleys Island, SCMedical, provide free medical care$10K
Solutions for Animals IncSouthern Pines, NCCivic, adoption and rescue of homeless animals$10K
The Love Kitchen IncCharlotte, NCCivic, provides meals & clothing for homebound, homeless & unemployed$10K
Project Santa of the SandhillsWhispering Pines, NCCivic, provide bikes to needy children at christmas$7,500
Adult Day and Healthcare ServicesMatthews, NCCivic, adult day and health care services$5,000
Carolina Breast FriendsCharlotte, NCMedical, free screening$5,000
Changing Destinies MinistriesPinehurst, NCCivic, provide awareness of human trafficking & advocacy for sex-trafficked survivors$5,000
Charlotte Community Health ClinicCharlotte, NCMedical, provides healthcare services for low-income and underserved$5,000
Charlotte Symphony OrchestraSte, NCCivic, support for the arts$5,000
Fletcher SchoolCharlotte, NCEducational, children with learning disabilities$5,000
Hospitality HouseBoone, NCMedical, provides temporary housing for those experiencing a medical crisis$5,000
Lynwood FoundationCharlotte, NCCivic, scholarship fund$5,000
McColl Center for Visual ArtsCharlotte, NCCivic, artists in residence program$5,000
Nv Foundation IncCary, NCMedical; financial assistance for cancer patients$5,000
Philips Academy of North CarolinaCharlotte, NCCivic, provide special needs with academic, social and occupational skills$5,000
Sandhills Boys & Girls ClubSouthern Pines, NCCivic, scholarship fund$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankCharlotte, NCCivic, provide food for hungry$5,000
Sleeves 4 NeedsKnoxville, TNCivic, deliver basis goods and services to under served/ under resourced communities$5,000
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNMedical, free childhood cancer care$5,000
The Jeremiah Project - SandhillsPinehurst, NCCivic, provides support for single, pregnant women and mothers facing homelessness$5,000
Will's PlaceAlbemarle, NCMedical, resource center for individuals recovering from substance use disorder$5,000

By state: North Carolina 55 · Tennessee 5 · Texas 1 · South Carolina 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

George W and Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1970. 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 George W and Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc 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 George W and Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $691K across 63 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does George W and Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (55 grants), Tennessee (5 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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