Grantmaking public charity · EIN 56-6047886
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Foundation for the Carolinas is a public charity that makes grants based in Charlotte, NC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $804M in grants paid across 1,605 grants, with $3.93B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Catawba College, Southern Environmental Law Center and International Rescue Committee Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Foundation for the Carolinas's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Foundation for the carolinas reviews approved charitable organizations regularly for valid charitable status. documentation is maintained on all approved organizations (guidestar charity check report, form 990, board listing, etc.) and is reviewed regularly.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Foundation for the carolinas is a non-profit community foundation serving donors and a broad range of charitable purposes in north and south carolina through grantmaking and civic leadership.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | Charitable Gift | $56,557,611 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Gift | $26,472,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $24,000,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $20,000,000 |
| Duke University Medical Center | Durham, NC | Charitable Gift | $17,000,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | San Jose, CA | Charitable Gift | $16,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Charitable Gift | $14,095,000 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | Durham, NC | Charitable Gift | $13,005,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Basalt, CO | Charitable Gift | $12,250,000 |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $11,831,270 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | Asheville, NC | Charitable Gift | $11,330,515 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $11,075,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Asheville, NC | Charitable Gift | $10,210,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Charitable Gift | $10,000,000 |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury, NC | Charitable Gift | $8,500,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $8,073,582 |
| North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable Gift | $7,385,000 |
| Revive & Restore | Sausalito, CA | Charitable Gift | $7,250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc Nc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $7,000,000 |
| Lees-Mcrae College Inc | Banner Elk, NC | Charitable Gift | $6,939,750 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $6,297,700 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $6,145,000 |
| Imagine North Carolina First | Raleigh, NC | Charitable Gift | $6,010,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $6,000,000 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $6,000,000 |
The 25 largest of 1,605 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- North Carolina$352M · 966 grants
- District of Columbia$62.7M · 51 grants
- New York$47.2M · 34 grants
- Virginia$36M · 46 grants
- California$35.9M · 47 grants
- Colorado$15M · 21 grants
- Connecticut$13.2M · 9 grants
- Maryland$9.11M · 15 grants
- South Carolina$7.7M · 160 grants
- Massachusetts$7.32M · 22 grants
- Tennessee$2.82M · 29 grants
- Florida$2.36M · 30 grants
Quick answers
Does Foundation for the Carolinas accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Foundation for the Carolinas's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Foundation for the Carolinas give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $804,486,974 in grants paid (1,605 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Foundation for the Carolinas funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Catawba College (NC), $56.6M, Southern Environmental Law Center (VA), $26.5M, International Rescue Committee Inc (NY), $24M, League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (DC), $20M and Duke University Medical Center (NC), $17M.