Boyles-Eidson Family Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

Reynolds American Foundation

Winston-Salem, NC

PVH Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PVH Foundation funds environmental improvements in apparel and footwear, children’s relief and development, youth fashion education, and women’s economic opportunity, with 2024 grants concentrated in California, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC. It awarded 129 grants totaling $5.9 million; grants ranged from $26 to $1.25 million, with a median of $8,671. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Betty J and Robert P Williams Family

Greensboro, NC

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including churches, conservation, humanitarian, health, and public-service groups, with most of its giving in North Carolina. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $47,400, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Chatham Foundation Inc

Raleigh, NC

Chatham Foundation generally supports economic development in Yadkin, Wilkes, Alleghany, and Surry counties, North Carolina, with grants also spanning education, health, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $144,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts requests by letter with proof of nonprofit status; the filing lists a September 1 deadline.

North Carolina Community Foundation

Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina Community Foundation supports local needs across North Carolina, especially in rural communities, including human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, arts, and scholarships. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $15,000, though amounts varied widely; organizations may apply through the relevant affiliate, giving circle, or community fund, with eligibility and deadlines varying by program.

Hillsdale Fund

Greensboro, NC

Hillsdale Fund supports tax-exempt organizations across education, conservation, arts and culture, housing, and food and shelter services, with the largest share of its 2024 grants going to North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, and Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Foundation for the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

Foundation For The Carolinas funds nonprofits and other eligible organizations working in areas such as education, health and human services, the environment, youth development, and animal welfare, primarily across 13 counties in North and South Carolina. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; most grants are donor-recommended and have no application process, while some competitive programs accept applications under program-specific rules.

The Winston-Salem Foundation

Winston-Salem, NC

The Winston-Salem Foundation funds nonprofits and community groups serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, across areas including education, housing, health, arts, community development, and human services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; specific programs offer up to $2,000 for small grants, $30,000 for civic engagement and inclusion, and $15,000 through The Women’s Fund. It accepts applications through its grants portal for listed programs, subject to their requirements and deadlines.

State Employees Credit Union Foundation

Raleigh, NC

The foundation funds capital projects, regional or statewide programs, and organizational capacity building that strengthen North Carolina communities; it favors projects with broad or replicable impact and does not fund operating budgets or shortfalls. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,500. Applications are accepted at any time and typically reviewed semiannually.

Dogwood Health Trust

Asheville, NC

Dogwood Health Trust funds organizations working to improve health and wellbeing through housing, education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness in Western North Carolina’s 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $21 million, with a median of $37,500; amounts vary by opportunity.

The Community Foundation

Asheville, NC

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina funds nonprofits and public agencies working in cultural resources, education, human services and natural resources, with some programs also accepting faith communities. Grants serve 18 Western North Carolina counties and the Qualla Boundary; the median 2025 grant was $25,000, and the Human Services and Education program offers up to $25,000. Application access and deadlines vary by program; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.