Updated Nov 6, 2026
Private foundations based in Mount Airy, North Carolina
3 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Mount Airy, 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.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woltz Foundationsince 2008 | $166K11 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Hh Webb and Nora Midkiff Webb Benevolent Trustsince 1995 | $108K29 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $1.9M |
| Gilmer Smith Foundationsince 1982 | $1001 grants · 2024 | $100 | Preselected only | $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 Mount Airy, North Carolina?
Our directory lists 3 private grantmaking foundations in Mount Airy, 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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