Charlotte Museum of History
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Charlotte Museum of History?
Charlotte Museum of History is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.4M), Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc ($225K), John William Pope Foundation ($170K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Charlotte Museum of History between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1,427,698 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | $225,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| John William Pope Foundation | $170,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | $64,715 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $60,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Lowes Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| North Carolina Humanities Council | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| AT&T Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Co Tua Marion S Covington Fdn | $11,650 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Weatherspoon Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | $8,180 | 1 | 2023 |
| Charlotte Woman's Club First Citizens Bank | $6,900 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $5,400 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Dickson Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | $1,700 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Albemarle Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $72 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $608K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $415K.
What grants has Charlotte Museum of History received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | $225,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICA 250 EXHIBIT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - MECKLENBURG DECLARATION EXHIBIT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $125,968 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT | $25,750 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Co Tua Marion S Covington Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Dickson Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Charlotte Woman's Club First Citizens Bank | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,900 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $554,509 |
| 2023 | North Carolina Humanities Council | IN MARCH OF 2024, THE MUSEUM WILL UNVEIL A NEW EXHIBITION TO TELL THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO OPERA COMPANY AND IT'S FOUNDER MARY CARDWELL DAWSON. THIS IS THE STORY OF DANCERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS, SET DESIGNERS, COSTUME DESIGNERS, PAINTERS, AND THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION TEAM. IT IS THE STORY OF SEGREGATION, OF LACK OF FUNDING, BUT ALSO OF PERSEVERANCE AND DRIVE AS A BLACK VIOLIN PLAYER JOINED THE WHITE PITTSBURG ORCHESTRA TO ACCOMPANY A BLACK CAST. IT IS ALSO THE STORY OF HOW A WOMAN FROM THE PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA CARVED OUT A SPACE FOR HERSELF AND A TALENTED GROUP OF PERFORMERS IN A WORLD WHERE SEPARATE WAS ANYTHING BUT EQUAL. THIS EXHIBIT INTENDS TO BREAK DOWN PERCEIVED BARRIERS SURROUNDING OPERA AS A GENRE, TO CREATE DIALOGUE AROUND ISSUES OF SEGREGATION AND ACCESS IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF DAWSON AND THE COMPANY ON NOT ONLY THE PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA, BUT ALSO THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Carolinas Credit Union Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $8,180 |
| 2023 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | PAYMENT TO CHARITY THAT IS NOT COUNTED AS A QD SINCE IT FALLS UNDER SECTION 4941. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $700 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $247,400 |
| 2022 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Charlotte Woman's Club First Citizens Bank | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $500 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $313,867 |
| 2021 | Lowes Foundation | Community Improvement | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURAL VISION GRANT, CARES FUNDING: ORGANIZATIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $38,965 |
| 2021 | North Carolina Humanities Council | DUE TO STAFFING CONSTRAINTS BROUGHT ABOUT BY FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO VISITORS EACH SATURDAY FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.. PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, OPERATING HOURS WERE TUESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WITH SCHOOL GROUPS VISITING TUESDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. IN ORDER TO BEGIN THE RETURN TO FULL OPERATING CAPACITY, THE MUSEUM REQUIRES ADDITIONAL STAFF. IN PARTICULAR, WE REQUIRE A NEW MUSEUM ASSOCIATE TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY VISITOR SERVICES STAFF MEMBER. THIS INDIVIDUAL HANDLES DAILY ADMISSION, EVENT REGISTRATIONS, MUSEUM SHOP SALES AND PERFORMS OFFICE MANAGEMENT TASKS FOR FRONT-OF-HOUSE OPERATIONS.THE MUSEUM ALSO REQUIRES TWO ROTATING PART-TIME EDUCATION ASSOCIATES TO STAFF ADDITIONAL OPEN HOURS AND ALLOW OUR CURRENT STAFF TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ADDITION TO DAILY VISITORS - PARTICULARLY ON MUCH REQUESTED MONDAYS. | $20,000 |
| 2021 | AT&T Foundation | Arts, Media & Culture | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL USE AND/OR SPECIAL FUND/PROJECT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Truist Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,400 |
| 2021 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | IN ORDER TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Charlotte Woman's Club First Citizens Bank | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Charlotte Museum of History?
Charlotte Museum of History is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.4M), Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc ($225K), John William Pope Foundation ($170K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Charlotte Museum of History between 2019–2025.
Who is Charlotte Museum of History's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Charlotte Museum of History, with $1.4M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Charlotte Museum of History received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Charlotte Museum of History across 37 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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