Grantmaking public charity · EIN 82-0576292
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust
Charlotte, NC
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust is a public charity that makes grants based in Charlotte, NC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.18M in grants paid across 16 grants. Its largest grants went to Mint Museum, Discovery Place Inc and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The trust only makes grants to its supported organization, arts & science council ("asc") and cultural partners of the asc. the close relationship between the organizations serves to monitor the use of funds.
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
The greater charlotte cultural trust manages charitable permanent funds in support of the arts & science council charlotte/mecklenburg and its cultural partners.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Museum | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $3,166,618 |
| Discovery Place Inc | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $1,223,406 |
| Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $838,283 |
| Children's Theatre of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $733,393 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $665,178 |
| North Carolina Performing Arts Center Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $547,207 |
| Wing Haven Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $432,681 |
| Mccoll Center for Art Innovation | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $360,157 |
| Levine Museum of the New South | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $356,688 |
| Harvey B Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $268,481 |
| Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $229,214 |
| Carolina Raptor Center Inc | Huntersville, NC | Arts & Culture | $160,400 |
| Arts | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $43,015 |
| Opera Carolina | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $22,702 |
| Charlotte Choir School | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $15,857 |
| Light Factory | Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $7,870 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust'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 Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,180,612 in grants paid (16 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mint Museum (NC), $3.17M, Discovery Place Inc (NC), $1.22M, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (NC), $838K, Children's Theatre of Charlotte (NC), $733K and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc (NC), $665K.