Foundations that fund organizations in Highlands, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Highlands nonprofits
103 private foundations gave $2.3M to Highlands organizations in their latest filings; 28 of the 100 that say either way accept applications.
267 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Highlands around $2,750. 10 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 103
- Accept applications
- 28
- of 100 that state a policy
- Dollars to Highlands
- $2.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 267
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in NC
- 10%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Highlands organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Health Trust | Asheville, NC | 7 | $524K | $20K | Yes | Behavioral health outreach and partner support in highlands…; Behavioral health program access for youth in plateau regio…; Food security assistance in hchf service area. |
| Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc | Duluth, GA | 13 | $231K | $7,500 | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| Brighton Foundation Trust Robert D Markley Trustee | Cashiers, NC | 8 | $131K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Element Solutions Foundation Inc | Miami Beach, FL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Pulley Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 4 | $85K | $15K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Hack Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 8 | $75K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| The H Foundation C/O Cri Advisors LLC | Clearwater, FL | 9 | $73K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Community; Educational; Religious |
| The Simpson Foundation | Detroit, MI | 7 | $70K | $5,000 | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust | Highlands, NC | 2 | $51K | $25K | Preselected only | General funds |
| Bug and Bean Fund C/O Frank Waterson Homrich & Berg | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Hodgson Charitable Trust | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Non-Restricted |
| A Friends Foundation Trust | Pennington, NJ | 3 | $41K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Four Bees Foundation | Greenville, SC | 2 | $39K | $19K | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 13 | $38K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Support acquisition of additional probes for Ultra-Sound; Charitable Event |
| The David J Cooper Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Mobile, AL | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Atira Conservation Inc | Cullowhee, NC | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable pu… |
| Staley Family Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | 7 | $29K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Support for faith-based organization and its service for th…; Provides early education opportunites provides early childh…; To improve the health and well being of the highland commun… |
| The Britton Foundation | Dallas, TX | 6 | $28K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general; For highlands food pantry |
| Baker Foundation | Decatur, AL | 3 | $27K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Woodcrest Foundation | Dallas, GA | 2 | $26K | $13K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Whitehead Family Foundation | St Simons Island, GA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| The Parallel Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 3 | $25K | $10K | Preselected only | Disaster & emergency relief support during hurricane helene; To support for highlands (nc) land, cultural and neighborho…; Disaster & emergency relief - hurricane helene |
| Jones Family Fund C/O Arlington Family Offices | Birmingham, AL | 10 | $25K | $1,000 | Preselected only | For continuing education; For biological research and education; For preschool and early childhold education |
| The Jordan Foundation Inc | Columbus, GA | 4 | $23K | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| The Dunlap-Cogswell Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 7 | $23K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Programs |
| The Klamon Family Foundation Inc C/O Ann Estes | Atlanta, GA | 3 | $23K | $10K | Preselected only | Conservation & habitat restoration; Community center for children; Art education |
| Bob and Linda Taylor Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | Christian programs; Charitable programs |
| The Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 5 | $21K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Church operating budget; Early childhood education; Land trust |
| The Lanzillotti Family Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Lmj Foundation 12072004 Ua | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Endowment for Music |
| The Jack and Judy Brinson Foundation | Highlands, NC | 5 | $18K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Bell Family Foundation | Highlands, NC | 7 | $15K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; Unrestrected |
| Swift Family Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2 | $14K | $6,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable donation |
| Ashcourt Family Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 3 | $14K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Provide operating funds |
| Tr Ua Highlands-Cashiers Hosp | Orlando, FL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Thomas C & Ann L Webster Charitable Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Inman Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 4 | $12K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Gift - unrestricted |
| James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Donation tothe generaloperating fund |
| Rembert Family Foundation Inc | Atlantic Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Outreach and missions |
| The Choate Foundation (fka Choate Bridges Foundation) | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Humanitarian assistance |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Somerset Foundation Inc C/O Mary Virginia Davis | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | charitable contribution |
| Lacy Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 4 | $10K | $2,500 | Preselected only | To help childhood development; To help to enrich lives and expand the knowledge of childre…; To create visual art experiences that inspire and empower i… |
| Jack Tarver Fdn Irrv Tr | Orlando, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Williams Family Foundation Inc | Wesley Chapel, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support those in need |
| Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation | Brevard, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operations |
| Tif Foundation Fund | Decatur, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| Hg Ray Sr Foundation | Highlands, NC | 5 | $9,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Buddy Candler Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Bascom terrace repair |
| Ludwig Family Foundation | Sea Island, GA | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | General support; General Support |
| Milton and Margie Ruben Charitable Foundation Inc | Augusta, GA | 2 | $7,282 | $3,641 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Farmer Lee Foundation Inc | Athens, GA | 5 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Environmental research and education; Protect natural resources; Childcare and holistic education |
| Schulzman-Neri Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 3 | $6,750 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Art appreciation; Preserving musical theatre/art form; Education - learning |
| Florence Mauboules Charitable Trust | Crowley, LA | 3 | $6,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Benefit of organization activities |
| The Shirk Family Foundation | Mobile, AL | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Performing arts concerts; 5 students sponsored for jazz fest |
| Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation | Savannah, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Kathleen Binnicker Swann Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community playground |
| William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc | Thomasville, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating expenses |
| Bailes Family Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ael Family Foundation Inc | Fernandina Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Grant |
| The Dr P Phillips Foundation | Orlando, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support - healthcare |
| Crj Foundation Inc | St Simons Island, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| David and Linda Hughes Fnd Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $4,460 | $4,460 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program Support |
| W Waldo and Jenny Lynn M Bradley Foundation | Savannah, GA | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | General support |
| Clark Family Fund Inc | Tampa, FL | 3 | $3,500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community svcs unrestrict. 501(c)(3) |
| Jim and Jonnie Swann Corp | Cocoa, FL | 4 | $3,100 | $750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Lowe - Skilling Foundation | Austin, TX | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Garner Foundation | Miami, FL | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| George E Crouch Foundation | Louisville, GA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | To help purchase materials used in their preservation proje… |
| Nelson Talbott Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General needs or purpose |
| The Thomas B Stanley Jr and Ruth B Stanley Family Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Wt Morgan III Family Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To assist in providing help to the communities most needy f… |
| The Davis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Healthcare; Community |
| The Chandler Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Double Eagle Foundation 4191-06-43 | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable purposes; General charitable purpose |
| Redstone Summit Foundation | Cashiers, NC | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | $500 for Passion fund; $500 for Operations fund, Bible outr…; Local area health services |
| The Sledge Foundation Inc | Thomasville, GA | 3 | $1,750 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Jane H & William D Young Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Hindman Family Charitable Trust | Dunwoody, GA | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Preselected only | General support |
| Yeargin Foundation | Greenville, SC | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Hendrick Family Foundation | Monroe, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Civic |
| The Glover Family Foundation C/O John T Glover Sr | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the mission of addressing the unique health care… |
| Sarracenia Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Kelin Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Faulkner Family Foundation | Mountain Brook, AL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | General support |
| Freeman-Woollam Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Support environmental programs |
| John G Kennedy Foundation Inc | Savannah, GA | 1 | $518 | $518 | Preselected only | Healthcare |
| The University Financing Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Seidman Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Jill & David Krischer Family Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| James T and Diana P Barnes Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation to general fund |
| Thomas and Cindy Harris Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To help build an an all inclusive nature themed playground… |
| Wantoot Foundation Inc C/O J Wiley Ellis | Savannah, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| The John Zellars Jr Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 2 | $400 | $200 | Preselected only | Performing Arts |
| Giving a Reason for Hope Inc | Port Orange, FL | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | Support forschoolstudents |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
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 Highlands, North Carolina?
Dogwood Health Trust, Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc, Brighton Foundation Trust Robert D Markley Trustee, Element Solutions Foundation Inc, Pulley Foundation and 95 others reported grants to Highlands 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 Highlands. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.