Private foundation · EIN 85-4118555 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kontoor Brands 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: 12 grants paid, $174K total, median $7,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$174K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Simple Gesture Greensboro IncGreensboro, NCEmergency Feeding for Children & Families Fund$25K
American National Red CrossGreensboro, NCDisaster Relief inspired by Texas Flooding$25K
Out of the Garden ProjectGreensboro, NCFresh Mobile Market Fund - Bridging Accessibility and Sustainability for a food secure Greensboro$25K
Partners Ending HomelessnessHigh Point, NCGuilford County Coordinated Entry Fund$25K
The Servant Center IncGreensboro, NCFast Track Fund - Rapid Rehousing$25K
A Special Blend IncGreensboro, NCPart-Time Job Training Program$7,000
Backpack BeginningsGreensboro, NCFamily Market Fund$7,000
Horsepower IncHigh Point, NCGeneral Operational Costs Fund$7,000
Natural Science Center of Greensboro IncGreensboro, NCLEGO League Robotics Team Fund$7,000
Oak Ridge Methodist ChurchOak Ridge, NCGuilford Backpack Ministries Fund$7,000
One Step Further IncorporatedGreensboro, NCCommunity Support & Nutrition Program (CSNP)$7,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CaroliWinston Salem, NCGreensboro Distribution & Nutrition Education Center$7,000

About this foundation

Kontoor Brands Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Mame Annan-Brown, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Kontoor Brands 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 Kontoor Brands Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $174K across 12 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Kontoor Brands Foundation give?

North Carolina (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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