Foundations that fund organizations in Charolotte, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charolotte nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $80K to Charolotte organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charolotte around $15K. 2 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charolotte
- $80K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in NC
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charolotte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel H and Cornelia N Everett Foundation C/O Piedmont Trust Company | Greensboro, NC | 2 | $64K | $32K | Preselected only | General operating support; Genearl operating support |
| Lennox Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Cradle Preschool Playground Renovation fund |
| Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family Philanthropic Foundation Inc | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Pediatric mental health support |
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 Charolotte, North Carolina?
Herschel H and Cornelia N Everett Foundation C/O Piedmont Trust Company, Lennox Foundation, Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family Philanthropic Foundation Inc reported grants to Charolotte 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 Charolotte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.