Foundations that fund organizations in Denton, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Denton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $137K to Denton organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Denton around $7,457. 3 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Denton
- $137K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,457
- Based in NC
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Denton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Lasko Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $112K | $112K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Carson Foundation | Pittsboro, NC | 2 | $15K | $7,457 | Preselected only | General support |
| Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc | Randleman, NC | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,903 | $1,903 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Denton, North Carolina?
John C Lasko Foundation, The Carson Foundation, Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc, Nchsaa Foundation Inc, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Denton 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 Denton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.