North Carolina Chamber Foundation
The purpose and mission of the organization is to promote the social welfare of the state of North Carolina and its citizens by identifying, investigating, studying, researching, and analyzing in a nonpartisan manner the factors that enhance the business climate, workforce development, and quality of life of the state, including the prospects for the creation and retention of jobs for the state's citizens, and educating and instructing the business community and general public by disseminating and publishing the knowledge gained as a result of those activities. The organization will not direct its efforts or expend funds in making any legislative recommendations, preparing prospective legislation, or contacting legislators or other elected officials for the purpose of influencing legislation.
North Carolina Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: North Carolina Chamber Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $16,667
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,595,896
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who North Carolina Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ncap Foundation Inc ($50K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ncap Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | Google Grant Digital Driven Agriculture Proj. | $50,000 |
| Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Foundation Asheville, NC | Mountain Strong Fund Business Recovery/Helene | $10,000 |
| Community Focus Foundation Inc Brevard, NC | Small Business Emergency Relief Fund/Helene | $10,000 |
| McDowell Chamber Community & Business Impact Inc Marion, NC | Emergency Relief Fund/Hurricane Helene | $10,000 |
| Haywood Advancement Foundation Inc Waynesville, NC | Emergency Relief Fund/Hurricane Helene | $10,000 |
| Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Commission Boone, NC | Emergency Relief Fund/Hurricane Helene | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,595,896 | $3,301,288 | $1,195,241 | $100,000 | 6 | $199,067 |
| 2023 | $5,545,570 | $2,686,233 | $1,685,045 | — | — | $-11,108 |
| 2022 | $3,636,911 | $-12,968 | $765,454 | — | — | $-292,468 |
| 2021 | $5,209,130 | $1,221,482 | $660,218 | — | — | $754,648 |
| 2020 | $5,037,047 | $1,342,557 | $827,516 | $25,000 | 1 | $343,215 |
About North Carolina Chamber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $199K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Chamber Foundation is led by Meredith Archie, Foundation President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meredith Archie
Foundation President
President → Foundation President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank B. Holding Jr.
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Jenkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek B. Steed
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jule Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hansen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bunn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary J. Salamido Ms
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Indira Everett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janel Pough
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Hughes
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Brooks
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Harris
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tunde Sotunde Md Mba Faap
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Fowler (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Charmaine Riggins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: D. Russell Harris (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David H. Weaver (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gary J. Salamido (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sepideh Saidi (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen C. Scott (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tunde Sotunde (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janel Boyd (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Womble (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Dorsch (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: C. Howard Nye (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Fuller (2020–2021) — President
- Former: David Fountain (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Howard Nye (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Hansen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Heiks (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Chamber Foundation
How much does North Carolina Chamber Foundation give each year?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is North Carolina Chamber Foundation's typical grant size?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Carolina Chamber Foundation give grants?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does North Carolina Chamber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Chamber Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Relief Fund/Hurricane Helene" (3 grants).
Who are North Carolina Chamber Foundation's largest grantees?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ncap Foundation Inc ($50,000), Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Foundation ($10,000) and Community Focus Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Carolina Chamber Foundation?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is North Carolina Chamber Foundation?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is North Carolina Chamber Foundation's EIN?
North Carolina Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1918853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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