Foundations that fund organizations in Charlotte, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlotte nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $58K to Charlotte organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlotte around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlotte
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlotte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust | Nashville, TN | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. |
| Lifeworks Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Further charity purpose |
| The Ghh Charitable Foundation | Glasgow, KY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Gathering for Goodness Co James P Driskell | Anderson, AL | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | missionary expense |
| Mabee Family Foundation Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Historical |
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 Charlotte, Tennessee?
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust, Lifeworks Foundation, The Ghh Charitable Foundation, Gathering for Goodness Co James P Driskell, Mabee Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Charlotte 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 Charlotte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.