The Emily B Andrews Memorial Foundation

Huffman-Cornwell Foundation

High Point, NC

The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation funds nonprofits working in arts, education, children’s services, the environment, historic preservation, and cultural or physical development, with a focus on benefiting people in Burke County, North Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

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.

Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc

Morganton, NC

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.

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.

Spartanburg County Foundation

Spartanburg, SC

The Spartanburg County Foundation funds nonprofits serving Spartanburg County residents, especially work advancing quality of life, education, economic mobility, and nonprofit capacity. Itemized grants had a median award of $15,500, though amounts varied widely; the information provided does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

FA Furniture Foundation

High Point, NC

FA Furniture Foundation funds education and research that directly benefit the home furnishings industry, including scholarships and educational initiatives. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500; most funding went to North Carolina recipients. Application instructions are provided, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

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.

The Golden Leaf Inc

Rocky Mount, NC

Golden LEAF funds economic opportunity projects—such as workforce training, job creation, agriculture, and community development—with particular focus on rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities in North Carolina. Its median grant was about $157,000, and its Open Grants Program offers awards up to $500,000; eligible government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply through that program.

Eunice a Turner Foundation Inc

Conover, NC

The Eunice A. Turner Foundation supports scholarships for economically disadvantaged undergraduate students attending colleges, community colleges, or technical institutions. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000, and went mainly to recipients in North Carolina, as well as several other states. It accepts applications by mail; the website lists a June 30 postmark deadline, while the 2025 filing lists July 15.

Charles Russell Wellons Foundation

Durham, NC

The Charles Russell Wellons Foundation funds religious and ministry-related work, education, and scholarships, with most 2024 grant dollars going to North Carolina organizations and additional support in nearby states. Grants ranged from $200 to $76,765, with a median of $3,100. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Charlene Hamlett for forms and materials.

The Annexstad Family Foundation

Alpharetta, GA

The foundation funds undergraduate scholarships for students who have overcome difficult circumstances, providing support through partner colleges and universities across the United States. In 2025, its 54 grants ranged from $2,065 to $1 million, with a median of $43,875. It does not accept unsolicited requests; partner institutions select scholarship recipients.