Presbyterian Hospital 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.

The Presbyterian Hospital

Winston-Salem, NC

The Presbyterian Hospital funds community outreach, particularly efforts that promote access to health care for vulnerable and underserved people, with some grants supporting education and other community programs. In 2024, it made 58 grants ranging from $5,145 to $503,571, with a median award of $14,275; most grant dollars went to North Carolina, and its stated focus is Mecklenburg County. The profile does not state whether it accepts 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.

KPB Corporation

Charlotte, NC

KPB Corporation supports preselected charitable organizations, with recent grants spanning dance, mental health, education, conservation, and health-related support. In 2024, it made 18 grants totaling $87,817, ranging from $525 to $23,000 (median $2,000), primarily to organizations in Virginia, Washington, DC, North Carolina, and Maryland. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Forsyth Medical Center Foundation

Winston-Salem, NC

Albemarle Foundation

Charlotte, NC

Albemarle Foundation’s Impact Grants support workforce development, economic vitality, and inclusive communities through local nonprofit programs near Albemarle Corporation locations. Awards are up to $15,000; U.S. applicants generally must serve within 50 miles of a listed company location. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for application details.

Charlotte Woman's Club First Citizens Bank

Raleigh, NC

The foundation supports organizations working in literacy, education, food access, youth and family services, and homelessness, with most funding going to North Carolina and some to Ohio and South Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $150 to $10,600, with a median of $1,850; awards are capped at $20,000 per organization. It accepts applications from organizations beyond a preselected group, due by December 31.

The Perper Family Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Perper Family Foundation supports schools and colleges, arts organizations, and causes including homelessness services and cancer research, with 2025 grants ranging from $250 to $660,250 and a median of $2,500. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, but its 2025 giving went mainly to Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The foundation funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc

Charlotte, NC

United Way of Greater Charlotte supports nonprofits and community initiatives focused on economic opportunity and locally identified needs, including housing, food security, education, health, and mental wellness. Its grants primarily serve Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union counties; in 2025, the median grant was $30,878, with awards ranging from $5,292 to $1,178,487. Application access varies by program: the 2026 Anson and Cabarrus county processes are invitation-only, while the 2026 Unite Charlotte cycle is open to eligible organizations serving Mecklenburg County.

The Cannon Foundation Inc

Concord, NC

The Cannon Foundation funds capital and equipment projects in human services, higher education, healthcare, and community programs, primarily for organizations with significant operations in North Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median award of $50,000. Organizations begin with an online inquiry form; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Nucor Charitable Foundation

Charlotte, NC

NUCOR Charitable Foundation funds a varied range of charitable work, including survivor services, memorials, health, education, and hunger relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000; nearly half of grant dollars went to North Carolina, with additional support in Georgia, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, and South Carolina. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Merancas Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

The Merancas Foundation funds nonprofits addressing economic hardship, especially through education, affordable housing, and services that support individual and community wellbeing. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.8 million, with a median of $50,000, and it focuses on the Charlotte, Atlanta, and Trenton metropolitan areas. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online “Are We a Match” process; full proposals are by invitation for pre-approved applicants and current partners.