Foundations that fund organizations in Rtp, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rtp nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $1.0M to Rtp organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rtp around $1,000. 11 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rtp
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NC
- 79%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rtp organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goodnight Educational Foundation | Cary, NC | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc | Randleman, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Carolyn and Clifton Alphin Family Foundation | Dunn, NC | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | For support of educational organizations and their advancem… |
| Gertrude B & Mortimer May Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public television station in North Carolina |
| Ann F & John W Copeland Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further the charitable purpose of the donee organization |
| The Daniel and Karen Berman Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Kurtz Family Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York Family Foundation | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable operations |
| Stangler Family Foundation | Cary, NC | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
| Gordy-Steidinger Foundation | Pinehurst, NC | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein Charitable Foundation | Pittsboro, NC | 2 | $200 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $163 | $163 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 2 | $160 | $80 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| The Borden Fund Inc | Goldsboro, NC | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 Rtp, North Carolina?
The Goodnight Educational Foundation, Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc, Carolyn and Clifton Alphin Family Foundation, Gertrude B & Mortimer May Foundation, Ann F & John W Copeland Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Rtp 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 Rtp. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.