Foundations that fund organizations in Ocracoke, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ocracoke nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $74K to Ocracoke organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ocracoke around $4,250. 5 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ocracoke
- $74K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $4,250
- Based in NC
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ocracoke organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Foundation Inc | Concord, NC | 1 | $48K | $48K | Yes | Island inn |
| George and Frances London Educational Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 4 | $17K | $4,250 | Yes | Scholarship nc state university |
| Margo and Joseph Babb Family Foundation | Winterville, NC | 1 | $5,234 | $5,234 | Yes | To preserve history & culture |
| Nickolas Bunn Boddie Sr and Lucy Mayo Lucy Mayo Boddie Foundation | Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,552 | $1,552 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
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 Ocracoke, North Carolina?
The Cannon Foundation Inc, George and Frances London Educational Foundation, Margo and Joseph Babb Family Foundation, Nickolas Bunn Boddie Sr and Lucy Mayo Lucy Mayo Boddie Foundation, Nchsaa Foundation Inc reported grants to Ocracoke 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 Ocracoke. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.