Private foundation · EIN 56-1896989 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles L & Doris M Fonville 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $442K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$442K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCScholarship fund$200K
Charlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$80K
Blowing Rock Methodist ChurchBlowing Rock, NCGeneral fund$50K
Salvation ArmyCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$40K
Central Piedmont Community College FoundationCharlotte, NCScholarship fund$30K
Southminster FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$30K
Duke Divinity SchoolDurham, NCGeneral fund$12K

About this foundation

Charles L & Doris M Fonville Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Charles L & Doris M Fonville Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Charles L & Doris M Fonville Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $442K across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Charles L & Doris M Fonville Foundation give?

North Carolina (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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