Foundations that fund organizations in Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ridgecrest nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $55K to Ridgecrest organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ridgecrest around $7,500. 1 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ridgecrest
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in NC
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ridgecrest organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chatlos Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $26K | $13K | Yes | Toward area of greatest needs; For the impact campaign to complete the purchase iof ridgec… |
| Bob Barker Foundation Inc | Fuquayvarina, NC | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | General Operation |
| The Ferdinand & Anna Duda Foundation Inc | Oviedo, FL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Disaster recovery or general fund |
| Beth Bradford Family Foundation | Bowling Green, KY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Youth camp operations |
| H & N Morgan Foundation | Greenville, SC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Sharp Charitable Trust | Newton, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Ridgecrest, North Carolina?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc, Bob Barker Foundation Inc, The Ferdinand & Anna Duda Foundation Inc, Beth Bradford Family Foundation, H & N Morgan Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.