Foundations that fund organizations in Star, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Star nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $812K to Star organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Star around $12K. 3 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Star
- $812K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in NC
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Star organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 8 | $799K | $50K | Preselected only | Art & culture |
| James G Hanes Memorial Fund C/O Salem Investment Counselors Inc | Winston Salem, NC | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Billy and Carla Maness Family Foundation | Troy, NC | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Cemeteryupkeep |
| The Mary Murrill Oakes Family Private Foundation | Pinehurst, NC | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | 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 Star, North Carolina?
Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc, James G Hanes Memorial Fund C/O Salem Investment Counselors Inc, Billy and Carla Maness Family Foundation, The Mary Murrill Oakes Family Private Foundation reported grants to Star 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 Star. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.