Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Concord, North Carolina
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, holding $829M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles a Cannon Charitable Trust N0 Onesince 1981 | $17M133 grants · 2025 | $48K | Preselected only | $393M |
| Cannon Foundation Incsince 1948 | $15M218 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $273M |
| Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trsince 2008 | $2.5M51 grants · 2025 | $42K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Charles a Cannon Charitable Trust No 3since 1979 | $1.7M4 grants · 2025 | $445K | Preselected only | $32M |
| Bollag Family Foundationsince 2018 | $178K54 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Mitchell W Watts Fam Foundation Incsince 2008 | $110K44 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Solon E & Espie Watts Little Scholarship Loan Fund Incsince 1983 | — | — | Yes | $1.0M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in North Carolina
All 3| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | North Carolina Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateNorth Carolina Arts Council | North Carolina Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | North Carolina Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateNorth Carolina Humanities | North Carolina Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Concord, North Carolina?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Concord, North Carolina with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $829M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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