Foundations that fund organizations in Winston, North Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Winston nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $231K to Winston organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Winston around $18K. 1 of these funders are based in North Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Winston
- $231K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in NC
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Winston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaffa Foundation Inc | Southampton, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Mackenzie Foundation Inc Co Poole & Associates Cpa LLC | Fredericksburg, VA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Help to make sure children and families have access to nutr… |
| Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | For general operating support |
| David and Linda Swain Foundation | South Padre Isle, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public Service |
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 Winston, North Carolina?
Yaffa Foundation Inc, Purpose Built Communities Foundationinc, The Mackenzie Foundation Inc Co Poole & Associates Cpa LLC, Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc, David and Linda Swain Foundation reported grants to Winston 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 Winston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.