Private foundation · EIN 56-6068247 · Charlotte, North Carolina

North Carolina Foam 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: 53 grants paid, $704K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
53
$704K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mountain Valley HospiceDobson, NCGeneral support$208K
Nourish UpCharlotte, NCGeneral support$50K
Sullenberger Avitaion MuseumCharlotte, NCGeneral support$50K
United Fund of SurryMount Airy, NCGeneral support$40K
The Salvation ArmyCharlotte, NCGeneral support$33K
United Way of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$30K
Asu FoundationBoone, NCGeneral support$30K
Crossnore Communities for ChildrenCrossnore, NCGeneral support$25K
UNC Medical FoundationChapel Hill, NCGeneral support$25K
Central Piedmont Comm College FdnCharlotte, NCGeneral support$20K
Charlotte Symphony OrchestraCharlotte, NCGeneral support$20K
Boy Scouts of AmericaWinstonsalem, NCGeneral support$18K
Surry Arts CouncilMount Airy, NCGeneral support$12K
Surry Medical Ministries ClinicMount Airy, NCGeneral support$10K
Crisis Assistance MinistryCharlotte, NCGeneral support$10K
Surry Community CollegeDobson, NCGeneral support$6,000
American Red CrossCharlotte, NCGeneral support$6,000
American Red Cross - Surry CountyMount Airy, NCGeneral support$6,000
Salvation Army of Mt AiryMount Airy, NCGeneral support$5,500
Children's Hope AllianceBarium Springs, NCGeneral support$5,500
Goodwill Industries of Southern PiedmontCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Roof Above (men's Shelter)Charlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Charlotte Rescue MissionCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Alexander Youth NetworkCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Charlotte Family HousingCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Greater Enrichment ProgramCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Lenoir Community of 100 IncKinston, NCGeneral support$5,000
Via Health PartnersCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Surry County EdfMount Airy, NCGeneral support$4,000
Mount Airy Museum of Regional HistoryMount Airy, NCGeneral support$3,500
Boys and Girls Homes of NcLake Waccamaw, NCGeneral support$3,000
Reeves Community CenterMount Airy, NCGeneral support$2,500
Greater Mt Airy Ministry of HospitalityMount Airy, NCGeneral support$2,500
YMCA of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2,500
Right Moves for YouthCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2,500
Foothills Food PantryDobson, NCGeneral support$2,500
Habitat CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2,500
Alzheimers AssociationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2,500
Second MileDurham, NCGeneral support$2,500
Hospice of Surry & Yadkin CountyMount Airy, NCGeneral support$2,000
Childrens Center of SurryDobson, NCGeneral support$2,000
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Mt AiryMount Airy, NCGeneral support$2,000
Nc Special OlympicsMorrisville, NCGeneral support$1,500
Cord of 3 StrandsCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,000
Charlotte Community Health ClinicCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,000
Alliance Center for EducationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,000
Dilwoth CenterCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,000
Friends of the Mt Airy Public LibraryMount Airy, NCGeneral support$1,000
Habitat for HumanityMount Airy, NCGeneral support$500
Allegro FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$500
National Fire Safety CouncilMount Airy, NCGeneral support$150

About this foundation

North Carolina Foam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 North Carolina Foam 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 North Carolina Foam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $704K across 53 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does North Carolina Foam Foundation give?

North Carolina (53 grants), per its latest filing.

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