Foundations that fund organizations in East Bend, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Bend nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $20K to East Bend organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Bend around $2,000. 4 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Bend
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NC
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Bend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Neal Watkins Foundation Trust | Orlando, FL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation a Nevada Nonprofit Corp | East Bend, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support for falcon athletics |
| The Uplands Family Foundation | Belvedere, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To advance gender equality by engaging the next generation… |
| Eh Barnard Charitable Trust | Orlando, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,803 | $1,803 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation | Westfield, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the ministry |
| Reynolds American Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | 1 | $26 | $26 | Yes | Charitable activtities |
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 East Bend, North Carolina?
Jerry Neal Watkins Foundation Trust, Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation a Nevada Nonprofit Corp, The Uplands Family Foundation, Eh Barnard Charitable Trust, Nchsaa Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to East Bend 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 East Bend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.