Community foundation · EIN 85-3563370
New Hanover Community Endowment Inc
Wilmington, NC
New Hanover Community Endowment Inc is a community foundation based in Wilmington, NC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $60.7M in grants paid across 61 grants, with $1.55B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Cape Fear Community College Foundation Incorporated, New Hanover County Schools and YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check New Hanover Community Endowment Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization requires grantees to submit semi-annual and annual grant reports.
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
To improve the health, education, safety, and economic opportunity of every person in our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community College Foundation Incorporated | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $5,609,774 |
| New Hanover County Schools | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $5,434,051 |
| YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $5,275,458 |
| Shelter America Group | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $4,700,000 |
| Cape Fear Collective | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $4,137,000 |
| Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $3,500,000 |
| New HOPE CDC | Castle Hayne, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $2,660,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington - College of Health & Human Serv | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $2,525,000 |
| New Hanover County - Administration | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $2,039,364 |
| MedNorth Health Center | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,653,200 |
| Warm Nc | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,600,000 |
| New Hanover County District Attorney's Office | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,429,472 |
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,396,381 |
| A Safe Place | Wrightsville Beach, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,200,000 |
| YWCA Lower Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,134,937 |
| GLOW Academy | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,101,667 |
| The Salvation Army of Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| United Way of Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| American Red Cross - Cape Fear Chapter | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $979,087 |
| St Mary Health Center | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $755,000 |
| Wilmington REALTORS Foundation | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $740,000 |
| NourishNC | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $713,390 |
| Leading Into New Communities Inc (LINC) | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $580,534 |
| Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence (DBA Voyage) | Wilmington, NC | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | $561,915 |
The 25 largest of 61 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does New Hanover Community Endowment Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check New Hanover Community Endowment Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does New Hanover Community Endowment Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $60,745,645 in grants paid (61 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has New Hanover Community Endowment Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cape Fear Community College Foundation Incorporated (NC), $5.61M, New Hanover County Schools (NC), $5.43M, YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina (NC), $5.28M, Shelter America Group (NC), $4.7M and Cape Fear Collective (NC), $4.14M.