Foundations that fund organizations in Benson, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Benson nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $179K to Benson organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Benson around $2,000. 6 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Benson
- $179K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NC
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Benson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry E Canaday Fund | Atlanta, GA | 4 | $158K | $36K | Preselected only | For community religious enrichment; For future historical education; For reading programs & materials |
| Margaret T Petrie Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Support spaying and neutering programs |
| Nc Idea | Durham, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Engage grants |
| Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Ivoryton, CT | 1 | $3,524 | $3,524 | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| FIRST Citizens Foundation Inc | Smithfield, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Organization operations and activities |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,723 | $1,723 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Joco Angels Opioid Awareness and Support | Princeton, NC | 2 | $450 | $225 | Preselected only | Reserve space for event; Peer Support WRAP class |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Benson, North Carolina?
Harry E Canaday Fund, Margaret T Petrie Foundation, Nc Idea, Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust, FIRST Citizens Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Benson organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Benson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.