Updated Nov 2, 2026

Private foundations based in Hendersonvlle, North Carolina

4 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Hendersonvlle, North Carolina, holding $5.0M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 1 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.

FoundationGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Emma Fanny Dietrich Trust Uwsince 1974 $84K25 grants · 2024 $3,600Yes $1.4M
Bernauer Family Charitable Trustsince 1971 $83K27 grants · 2025 $2,000Preselected only $1.1M
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundationsince 2012 $50K9 grants · 2024 $5,000Preselected only $1.4M
Mountain Farm & Home Museum Incsince 1997 — —Preselected only $1.1M

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
DeadlineGrantFunderAward 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 Hendersonvlle, North Carolina?

Our directory lists 4 private grantmaking foundations in Hendersonvlle, North Carolina with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $5.0M. 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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