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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.

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.

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation

Columbia, SC

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation supports community philanthropy, education, disaster relief, and hardship assistance across North and South Carolina, including grants to nonprofits selected through local credit union chapters. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $130,400, with a median of $11,850; it does not accept unsolicited direct grant appeals, but nonprofits may submit information to their local chapter for consideration.

Scsymmes Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and cultural work that improves quality of life in Greenville County, South Carolina, including impactful projects and capital improvements. Recent grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts online applications from eligible tax-exempt nonprofits; the profile says giving is not limited to preselected organizations.

Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

The foundation funds nonprofit work that advances economic mobility and opportunity, especially workforce and career pathways, small-business support, and community development for low-to-moderate-income and disadvantaged people. Grants reach communities along the East Coast through Texas; the 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application, with annual cycle deadlines of March 31, July 31, and November 30.

Don Waggoner & Zelma Waggoner Foundation

Naples, FL

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including churches, universities, Habitat for Humanity affiliates, food banks, and community organizations, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Tennessee and South Carolina, followed by Florida. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $35,335. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Spinks Family Foundation

Greenville, SC

The Spinks Family Foundation supports children and community well-being through education, health, the arts, food security, athletics, and substance-use programs, primarily in South Carolina, with grants also reported in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. Its small grants are up to $5,000, while large grants start at $10,000; 2024 awards had a median of $15,000. It accepts unsolicited applications through its small-grant program on a rolling basis and through its large-grant program during an annual March 1–30 window.

John I Smith Charities Inc

Greer, SC

John I Smith Charities supports a range of educational, human-service, and religiously affiliated organizations, primarily in South Carolina, with additional grants in Georgia and North Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The foundation accepts inquiries by contacting Jefferson V Smith Jr.; no application form or deadline is specified.

Salant Family Foundation Trust

Kannapolis, NC

The Salant Family Foundation Trust supports charitable organizations in areas including arts and education, legal services, youth leadership, healthcare, and sexual and reproductive health. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $53,750, with a median of $1,250, and went to organizations in several states, especially Tennessee, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

LPL Financial Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Scansource Charitable Foundation

Greenville, SC

The foundation funds services for underrepresented children, PreK–12 education, and community-based family support, including children’s basic needs, family well-being, and education or workforce programs. Grants typically have a median of $3,750, though 2025 awards ranged from $150 to $50,000, for organizations serving communities in its listed U.S. footprint. It accepts online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; the application window is March 1–September 30.

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.