Christ Episcopal Church Foundation Inc

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.

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.

The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc

Memphis, TN

The Goldsmith Family Foundation supports organizations working in health, education, arts and culture, food access, and Jewish community and Israel-related activities. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $4,000; funding went mainly to Tennessee, with recipients in several other states. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philip L Van Every Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The foundation primarily supports education, human and community services, healthcare and rehabilitation, and arts, culture and history, favoring special projects and capital needs over operating costs. Its listed award range is $10,000–$50,000, with a median grant of $25,000, and it focuses on North and South Carolina. Although its website describes a letter-of-inquiry process, its 2025 filing says it accepts only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Duke Endowment

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Endowment funds child and family well-being, health care, higher education at four named colleges and universities, and rural churches, primarily in North Carolina and South Carolina. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,000 to $6.8 million, with a median of $200,000. The application process varies by program; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Presbyterian Hospital Foundation

Winston-Salem, NC

True Homes Foundation Inc

Monroe, NC

The foundation supports affordable homeownership, homebuilding career pathways, associate-selected charities, and community initiatives, with most 2024 grant dollars going to North Carolina organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $80 to $110,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

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 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.

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc

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.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc

Raleigh, NC