Foundations that fund organizations in Williamston, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Williamston nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $324K to Williamston organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Williamston around $5,000. 4 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 Williamston
- $324K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NC
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Williamston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis M Barnes Memorial Trust Jennifer B Thigpen | Williamston, NC | 1 | $216K | $216K | Yes | Secondary education |
| Francis M Barnes Charitable Trust Jennifer Thigpen | Williamston, NC | 3 | $99K | $40K | Yes | To acquire and renovate building to be used as the office o…; Provide funds for staffing, materials, and administrative s…; To add flooring to the 2nd level of the Arts Council buildi… |
| John M Belk Endowment | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant |
| Nchsaa Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 2 | $3,668 | $1,834 | Preselected only | Athletic program grant |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Williamston, North Carolina?
Francis M Barnes Memorial Trust Jennifer B Thigpen, Francis M Barnes Charitable Trust Jennifer Thigpen, John M Belk Endowment, Nchsaa Foundation Inc, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Williamston 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 Williamston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.