North Carolina Folk Festival
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$543K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds North Carolina Folk Festival?
North Carolina Folk Festival is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation ($125K), Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc ($111K), The Joseph M Bryan Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $543K in grants to North Carolina Folk Festival between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation | $125,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | $110,750 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | $75,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $49,500 | 7 | 2021–2025 |
| Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $23,374 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bell Foundation | $17,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Dawn S Chaney Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Smith Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| The Anonymous Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Downtown Greensboro Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| South Arts Inc | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Well-Spring Retirement Community Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jewish Foundation of Greensboro | $5,150 | 1 | 2025 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hagan Family Fund | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $195K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has North Carolina Folk Festival received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Smith Family Foundation | GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation | TO HONOR, CELEBRATE AND SHARE THE MEANINGFUL WAYS IN WHICH COMMUNITIES EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, FOOD, CRAFTS AND OTHER FOLK ARTS TO ENHANCE APPRECIATION OF DIVERSE TRADITIONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY VIBRANCY AND INCLUSIVITY. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Dawn S Chaney Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc | GRANTS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Jewish Foundation of Greensboro | CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATIONS | $5,150 |
| 2025 | Smith Family Foundation | GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | LIVE | $500 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,550 |
| 2024 | Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation | TO HONOR, CELEBRATE AND SHARE THE MEANINGFUL WAYS IN WHICH COMMUNITIES EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, FOOD, CRAFTS AND OTHER FOLK ARTS TO ENHANCE APPRECIATION OF DIVERSE TRADITIONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY VIBRANCY AND INCLUSIVITY. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | NC FOLK FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Arts | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Bell Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc | GRANTS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | South Arts Inc | FY24 SA/NEA REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Dawn S Chaney Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Hagan Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL - GREENSBORO | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,124 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Arts | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc | GRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Well-Spring Retirement Community Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Hagan Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,100 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Arts Programs | $11,250 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,250 |
| 2022 | The Joseph M Bryan Foundation | NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL - GREENSBORO | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Inc | GRANTS | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds North Carolina Folk Festival?
North Carolina Folk Festival is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation ($125K), Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc ($111K), The Joseph M Bryan Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $543K in grants to North Carolina Folk Festival between 2020–2026.
Who is North Carolina Folk Festival's largest funder?
Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of North Carolina Folk Festival, with $125K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has North Carolina Folk Festival received?
IRS 990 filings record $543K in grants to North Carolina Folk Festival across 41 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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