Foundations that fund organizations in Chapell Hill, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chapell Hill nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $11K to Chapell Hill organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chapell Hill around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chapell Hill
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NC
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chapell Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Samarth Foundation | Los Altos Hills, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abor… |
| Stephen D Falkenbury Jr Foundation | Mount Pleasant, SC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation | High Point, NC | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| William R Gunby Jr Charitable Foundation | Brevard, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Matz Warner Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further support organization |
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 Chapell Hill, North Carolina?
The Samarth Foundation, Stephen D Falkenbury Jr Foundation, W Trent Ragland Jr Foundation, William R Gunby Jr Charitable Foundation, Matz Warner Family Foundation reported grants to Chapell Hill 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 Chapell Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.