C Hamilton Sloan Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker RALEIGH, NC EIN: 56-1870847

The C Hamilton Sloan Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting diverse charitable causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$36K

+211.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$557K

+1.0% YoY

Grant Count

52

-16.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+20.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Hamilton Sloan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $378 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable activities including:

  • Arts and Culture: Performing arts, dance, and museums
  • Education: Higher education and arts education
  • Environment: Biodiversity, wildlife biodiversity, and zoos
  • Health: Brain and nervous system disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cancer research
  • Religion: Christianity and Protestantism
  • Human Services: Basic and emergency aid, food aid and delivery, and youth development
  • Other Areas: Child development and historical preservation

Grantmaking

No formal application guidelines, deadlines, or restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate without published application procedures.

Grant Range

$5,000

Review Cycle

, or restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate without published application procedures.

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with particular activity in:

  • North Carolina (primary focus, including Raleigh and Durham)
  • Texas (including Houston)
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Montana
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

AsheboroAtlantaBayboroBeaufortBooneBristolCaryDillonDurhamFairfaxHarkers IslandHoustonKey LargoMatthewsMemphisMiddletownMorehead CityMysticNew BernNewport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):

  • Total Assets: $10,707
  • Total Revenues: $583,873
  • Total Expenses: $584,616
  • Total Grants Made: $581,867–$587,734
  • Investment Income: $3,873

Prior Year (2023):

  • Total Revenues: $403,937
  • Total Expenses: $553,906
  • Total Grants, Contributions: $400,000

The foundation operates with minimal assets but maintains significant annual giving activity, suggesting it functions primarily as a pass-through mechanism for charitable contributions.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$275K$550K$825K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$35,707$11,450$161,419
Revenue$583,873$403,937$600,068
Expenses$559,616$553,906$624,385
Qualifying Distributions$559,550$553,906$624,385
Net Investment Income$3,807$3,937$68
Distributable Amount$378$5,131$7,048

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$172K$343K$515K$686K65 grants202067 grants202167 grants202262 grants202352 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CO…$55KYMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA$55KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WAK…$50KST DAVID'S SCHOOL$30KBAND TOGETHER$25KCARTERET HEALTH CARE FOU…$22KBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OC…$20KHOPE MISSION$20KSALVATION ARMY OF CARTER…$20KBROAD STREET CLINIC FOUN…$15K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

235<$50K15$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina ($55,000), Ymca of the Triangle Area ($55,000), Boys & Girls Club of Wake County ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF COASTAL CAROLINA NEW BERN, NCCHARITY$2,000
BAND TOGETHER RALEIGH, NCCHARITY$25,000
BEAUFORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION BEAUFORT, NCHISTORICAL PRESERVATION$6,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OCCONEECHEE RALEIGH, NCCHARITY$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL CAROLINA SANFORD, NCCHARITY$10,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WAKE COUNTY RALEIGH, NCSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$50,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COASTAL CAROLINA MOREHEAD CITY, NCSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$55,000
BROAD STREET CLINIC FOUNDATION MOREHEAD CITY, NCMEDICAL$15,000
CAROLINA BALLET RALEIGH, NCARTS$10,000
CARTERET HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION MOREHEAD CITY, NCCHARITY$21,667

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by three trustees:

  • Ann C Sloan – Chairman/Trustee
  • C Hamilton Sloan Jr – Trustee
  • Avery Sloan Knight – Trustee

All three serve without compensation and on a volunteer basis (0 hours/week reported compensation).

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
C HAMILTON SLOAN JRTRUSTEE
AVERY SLOAN KNIGHTTRUSTEE
ANN C SLOANCHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE

Contact Information

Address: 4900 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 150, Raleigh, NC 27609-5490

Phone: 919-573-2911

EIN: 56-1870847

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C Hamilton Sloan Foundation fund?

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable activities including: • **Arts and Culture**: Performing arts, dance, and museums • **Education**: Higher education and arts education • **Environment**: Biodiversity, wildlife biodiversity, and zoos • **Health**: Brain and nervous system disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cancer research • **Religion**: Christianity and Protestantism • **Human Services**: Basic and emergency aid, food aid and delivery, and youth development • **Other Areas**:…

How do I apply for a grant from C Hamilton Sloan Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 56-67 grants in recent fiscal years • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $55,000 • Typical awards: $500–$60,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • St David's School: $30,000 (two grants) • Band Together: $25,000 • YMCA of the Triangle Area **Application Process:** No formal application guidelines, deadlines, or restrictions are listed. The foundation appears to operate without published application procedures.

Where does C Hamilton Sloan Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with particular activity in: • North Carolina (primary focus, including Raleigh and Durham) • Texas (including Houston) • Connecticut • Delaware • Florida • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Montana • New York • Rhode Island • Tennessee • Virginia

What size grants does C Hamilton Sloan Foundation award?

In 2024, C Hamilton Sloan Foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $557K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is C Hamilton Sloan Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, C Hamilton Sloan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $378 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is C Hamilton Sloan Foundation's EIN?

C Hamilton Sloan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1870847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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