Foundations that fund organizations in Research Triangle, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Research Triangle nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $11K to Research Triangle organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Research Triangle around $750. 6 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Research Triangle
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $750
- Based in NC
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Research Triangle organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochbaum Family Charitable Trust | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Dickson Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Maddrey Foundation | Greenville, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support general operations of the organization |
| Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family Foundation | Cherryville, NC | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Public tv network serving nc |
| Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Dowd Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Assist organizations with its needs and goals |
| Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation | Fairview, NC | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Community |
| The George Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Research Triangle, North Carolina?
Lochbaum Family Charitable Trust, The Dickson Foundation Inc, The Maddrey Foundation, Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family Foundation, Jerry & Marilyn Cook Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Research Triangle 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 Research Triangle. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.