Carolina University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Carolina University?
Carolina University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Surplus Lines Association of North ($1.1M), The Winston-Salem Foundation ($112K), Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Carolina University between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surplus Lines Association of North | $1,075,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Winston-Salem Foundation | $112,040 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank | $71,224 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | $29,510 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars | $26,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Twin City Development Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| United Way Worldwide | $21,460 | 1 | 2019 |
| Columbus Foundation | $21,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| W David Stedman & Sarah White Stedman Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Forman S Acton Educational | $6,850 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dick Horne Foundation | $3,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Violet Hampton Tuw #2 | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kim and Fielding Miller Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $571K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $54K.
What grants has Carolina University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank | EDUCATION - COLLEGE | $27,303 |
| 2025 | Twin City Development Foundation | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Violet Hampton Tuw #2 | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 12 grant(s) for varying purposes | $23,502 |
| 2024 | Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank | EDUCATION - COLLEGE | $18,206 |
| 2024 | Animal Welfare Institute | CHRISTINE STEVENS AWARDS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | EDUCATION | $5,076 |
| 2024 | Dick Horne Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Surplus Lines Association of North | PROFESSORSHIP ENDOWMENT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 12 grant(s) for varying purposes | $23,808 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | EDUCATION | $21,000 |
| 2023 | Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank | EDUCATION - COLLEGE | $8,198 |
| 2023 | The Forman S Acton Educational | THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO A STUDENT VIA THE UNIVERSITY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. | $6,850 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,679 |
| 2023 | Dick Horne Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $500 |
| 2022 | The Surplus Lines Association of North | RECRUITMENT VIDEO AND SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 12 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $23,946 |
| 2022 | Animal Welfare Institute | CHRISTINE STEVENS AWARDS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | W David Stedman & Sarah White Stedman Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,679 |
| 2022 | Dick Horne Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Surplus Lines Association of North | ENDOWMENT & SPONSORSHIP | $500,000 |
| 2021 | Institute for Citizens and Scholars | TEACHING & LEARNING FELLOWSHIPS | $26,000 |
| 2021 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 9 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $20,596 |
| 2021 | Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank | EDUCATION - COLLEGE | $17,517 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,275 |
| 2021 | Dick Horne Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $500 |
| 2020 | The Surplus Lines Association of North | ENDOWMENT & SPONSORSHIP | $500,000 |
| 2020 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 8 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $20,188 |
| 2020 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Carolina University?
Carolina University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Surplus Lines Association of North ($1.1M), The Winston-Salem Foundation ($112K), Spivey Scholarship Trust First Citizens Bank ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Carolina University between 2019–2025.
Who is Carolina University's largest funder?
The Surplus Lines Association of North is the largest recorded funder of Carolina University, with $1.1M across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Carolina University received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Carolina University across 34 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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