Foundations that fund organizations in Monroe, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monroe nonprofits
65 private foundations gave $1.9M to Monroe organizations in their latest filings; 22 of the 65 that say either way accept applications.
131 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monroe around $4,000. 25 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 65
- Accept applications
- 22
- of 65 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monroe
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 131
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in NC
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monroe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust George C Bower Jr Trustee | Waxhaw, NC | 11 | $743K | $45K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Leon Levine Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 7 | $280K | $40K | Yes | General Support |
| Merancas Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 4 | $190K | $45K | Yes | Chsuc free primary care clinic-free; Prescriptions with purpose: building; Turning point's domestic violence sh |
| The Cannon Foundation Inc | Concord, NC | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Legacy dream center |
| The Henry Baucom Memorial Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $76K | $76K | Preselected only | General operating |
| True Homes Foundation Inc | Monroe, NC | 7 | $55K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Yost Elizabeth B Tr Uwo | Orlando, FL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General operating |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | Lakeland, FL | 5 | $31K | $500 | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Dowd Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 6 | $31K | $3,750 | Preselected only | Assist organizations with its needs and goals |
| John M Belk Endowment | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant; FAFSA Strong Initiative |
| Giving With Grace Foundation | Cornelius, NC | 3 | $28K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| The Dickson Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support |
| Alice Smith Marsh Charitable Trust | Marshville, NC | 5 | $25K | $1,000 | Yes | General Support |
| The Higgs Foundation | Waxhaw, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Community/charitable |
| The Robert P Holding Foundation Inc | Smithfield, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| King Family Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Fin support families w/ children |
| The Adams Foundation C/O Patrick Adams | Edmond, OK | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Bill Simpson Foundation Inc | Brownsburg, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Welcome Home Basket Assembly |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 7 | $12K | $1,743 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc | Garden City, NY | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Witmer Memorial Foundation | Salem, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust | Concord, NC | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Cecile G Ebert Charitable Foundation | Mooresville, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| D G Brungard Foundation | West Dundee, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | General support |
| Slayton Foundation | Roswell, NM | 1 | $7,750 | $7,750 | Preselected only | Support christian values |
| The Sella Foundation Trust | Newton, NJ | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Abused women |
| Charles B Richardson Family Fdn | Winchester, VA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Community aid |
| Westport Fund | Washington, DC | 5 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Bennack Polan Foundation A57121005 | New Canaan, CT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Art supplies |
| Charles a Sullivan Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $5,797 | $5,797 | Yes | Funeral expenses |
| James Orlandini Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Create an online Read Thru the Word course for the Deaf and… |
| The Norris Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Pineville, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Career programs for trades students. |
| Nutramax Family Foundation | Lancaster, SC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support program service |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program specific support |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Belvedere Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Supporting veterans, 1st responders and children |
| Charles & Kimberly Hemmer Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Joseph's Storehouse | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 | Yes | Used to further evangelistic purposes |
| Maclaurin Family Foundation | Hilton Head, SC | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Association of Capitular Masons Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Boggs Family Foundation | Monroe, NC | 4 | $2,125 | $550 | Yes | Provide funding for organization; Provide funding to organization |
| Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund | North Canton, OH | 2 | $2,050 | $1,025 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Matching gift |
| The Hedrick Family Foundation | Salisbury, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable use |
| Malloy Foundation | Cheraw, SC | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Contribution to 501(c)(3) |
| Morgan Charitable Foundation | Matthews, NC | 1 | $1,491 | $1,491 | Preselected only | To provide beds for a place to rest and dream, books for in… |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 4 | $1,285 | $210 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | Charitable |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $1,090 | $545 | Yes | General contribution |
| Magnolia Plantation Foundation | Charleston, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient org… |
| The Jck Foundation C/O Jeffrey a Kline | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of general programs |
| The Marilyn and Harry Swimmer Family Foundation | Waxhaw, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| 7-Eleven Cares Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $711 | $711 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $650 | $325 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Michael & Robin Lally Foundation Corp | Clearwater, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Lexis Legacy | Irvine, CA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Veterinary Expenses |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $60 | $60 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Lendingtree Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $41 | $41 | Preselected only | Campaign project or program Funds for new science and tech… |
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 Monroe, North Carolina?
James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust George C Bower Jr Trustee, The Leon Levine Foundation, Merancas Foundation Inc, The Cannon Foundation Inc, The Henry Baucom Memorial Trust and 60 others reported grants to Monroe 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 Monroe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.