The Landfall Foundation 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.

New Hanover Community Endowment Inc

Wilmington, NC

The Endowment funds health and social equity, education, community safety, and community development, including work by nonprofits, government, and community organizations that benefits New Hanover County residents in North Carolina. In 2024, grants ranged from $34,973 to $5.6 million, with a median of about $382,000. New applicants can submit an inquiry, but eligible organizations may be invited to apply after review and consultation.

North Carolina Community Foundation

Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina Community Foundation supports local needs across North Carolina, especially in rural communities, including human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, arts, and scholarships. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $15,000, though amounts varied widely; organizations may apply through the relevant affiliate, giving circle, or community fund, with eligibility and deadlines varying by program.

The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation

The Woodlands, TX

The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation funds Texas-focused work on clean energy, water, land conservation, sustainability education, and related community initiatives, with regional or national projects considered rarely if they have direct, immediate Texas impact. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $412,792, with a median of $10,000. It accepts online Letters of Inquiry from prospective applicants.

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

Wilmington, NC

The Cape Fear Memorial Foundation funds local nonprofits addressing health and wellness, including health education, disease prevention, and medical services, in five southeastern North Carolina counties: Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Pender, and New Hanover. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $60,000; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Eshelman Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Eshelman Foundation funds programs that improve children’s quality of life in North Carolina, including pediatric health care, education, youth services, arts, and community programs. In 2025, it made 10 grants of $3,000–$30,000, with a median of $8,750, to organizations in North Carolina. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Novant Health Inc

Winston-Salem, NC

Novant Health funds community programs addressing health care access, prevention, mental health and substance use, workforce development, housing, and food security. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,015 to $16.39 million, with a median of $12,300, and 94% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients, with 5% going to South Carolina. It accepts requests by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Directed Balloun Family Foundation

Henderson, NV

International Paper Company Foundation

Memphis, TN

The foundation funds education, hunger relief, health and wellness, and disaster relief, primarily in communities where International Paper operates and has a significant employee presence. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $3,500. It accepts unsolicited requests, except Memphis-area requests are by invitation only.

Corning Incorporated Foundation

Corning, NY

The foundation’s past grants supported community services, family resources, and the arts, with listed 2023 awards ranging from $70,000 to $140,000 and grants primarily in Corning, New York, with one listed recipient in Seattle, Washington. It has terminated operations, is dissolving, and is no longer accepting applications.

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.

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.