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Community Foundation Grants - Programmatic Grants

Community Foundation of Burke County

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Burke County, aiming to enhance community welfare

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Community Foundation Grants offer programmatic support to tax-exempt organizations in Burke County, aiming to enhance community welfare. Grants, up to $10,000, are available for projects that demonstrate effectiveness in serving local populations. Funding may cover essential materials, salary support for specific roles, programmatic software, and needs assessments. The application process is conducted online through the Foundant system, ensuring a streamlined experience for nonprofits seeking to make a positive impact.

Community grants allow the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) to make grants to tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) organizations that have programs benefiting the residents of Burke County. CFBC is pleased to announce that we have implemented the Foundant online grant management system. All applications and required follow-up will be done online.
To provide support for nonprofits to fund special projects that serve their client population or to support existing programs that have a demonstrated history of success. Grant amounts will be up to $10,000 maximum, will not exceed one year, and may cover the following costs:

  • materials and supplies necessary for the program salary support, in particular situations (i.e., case management) programmatic software needs assessments

What Community Foundation of Burke County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
23
Total given
$1.43M
Median grant
$32K
Range
$20K–$275K
  • By dollars: North Carolina 95%, Indiana 3%, South Dakota 2%. Top recipient cities: Morganton, NC; Valdese, NC; Drexel, NC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Waldensian Presbyterian Church of Valdese · Valdese, NC

    Religion

    $275K

  • Burke United Christian Ministries · Morganton, NC

    Human services

    $273K

  • Drexel Museum Inc · Hickory, NC

    Art, culture and humanities

    $135K

  • Waldensian Heritage Foundation · Valdese, NC

    Art, culture and humanities

    $111K

  • Amorem · Lenoir, NC

    Health

    $71K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

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