Southminster Inc

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.

Ta Piedmont Club Foundation PCF

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation makes general operating grants across education, health, youth development, older-adult services, disability services, and support for immigrant and refugee families; its 2025 grants went to organizations in Charlotte, North Carolina. Grants typically ranged from $500 to $2,300, with a median of $2,300. It accepts unsolicited requests; its 2024 filing says to contact Marshall B. Gilchrist and submit a form letter.

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 Marc & Mattye Silverman Family

Charlotte, NC

Ally Charitable Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Ally Charitable Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits working in affordable housing, financial education, and workforce development to advance economic mobility and reduce inequities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000; the largest shares went to organizations in North Carolina, Michigan, and Utah. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports charitable organizations and community programs in education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights, with 2025 grants mainly going to organizations in New York, California, Washington, DC, Illinois, and North Carolina. Its 19 grants ranged from $2,000 to $233,500, with a median of $20,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Crosland Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Crosland Foundation supports education, affordable housing, homelessness services, and assistance for people facing financial crises, with most 2024 funding going to North Carolina and additional grants in Virginia and New York. Its 23 grants ranged from $10,000 to $142,737, with a median of $25,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community

Charlotte, NC

The Foundation supports philanthropy and Jewish life in the greater Charlotte area, with grants to Jewish community organizations as well as education, health, and other community organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,250 to $2,167,468, with a median of $23,583; 84% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients. 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.