The North Carolina Arboretum Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
30
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The North Carolina Arboretum Society?
The North Carolina Arboretum Society is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by North Carolina GSK ($749K), The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc ($284K), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The North Carolina Arboretum Society between 2019–2026.
Show all 30 funders
| Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation | $430 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Zadeck Family Foundation | $300 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| Donald L & Susan J Schwartz Foundation | $150 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $70 | 1 | 2020 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $36 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2026) to $559K (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $150.
What grants has The North Carolina Arboretum Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Zadeck Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150 |
| 2025 | North Carolina GSK | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Project PEACE and EXPLORE: Increasing Access to Outdoor Learning | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT | $99,550 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc | — | $15,600 |
| 2025 | Walnut Cove Members Association Inc | HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Harold T Southern Family Foundation | TRAILS AND YOUTH EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Goodman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE USE | $7,500 |
| 2025 | David and Susan Schoenholz Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNTY | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc | — | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Zadeck Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $36 |
| 2024 | Four Lee Foundation | CHARITABLE | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT | $50,640 |
| 2024 | Walnut Cove Members Association Inc | Human services | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Harold T Southern Family Foundation | TRAILS AND YOUTH EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Goodman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE USE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | James a and Mayme H Rowland | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 2500 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2023 | North Carolina GSK | STEM Program Expansions The North Carolina Arboretum is expanding three STEM educational programs to all 100 counties in our state. The three science education programs include: Project Explore, Project OWL, and ecoExplore. These programs are designed to provide STEM interactions with park visitors, K-12 teachers, and K-8 students. The goal is to enhance science education opportunities across the state engaging students with hands on activities. | $159,665 |
| 2023 | Dogwood Health Trust | ENGAGING THE CHEROKEE COMMUNITY. | $133,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT | $40,320 |
| 2023 | Walnut Cove Members Association Inc | YOUTH EDUCATION | $14,909 |
| 2023 | The Harold T Southern Family Foundation | TRAILS AND YOUTH EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The North Carolina Arboretum Society?
The North Carolina Arboretum Society is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by North Carolina GSK ($749K), The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc ($284K), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The North Carolina Arboretum Society between 2019–2026.
Who is The North Carolina Arboretum Society's largest funder?
North Carolina GSK is the largest recorded funder of The North Carolina Arboretum Society, with $749K across 3 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The North Carolina Arboretum Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The North Carolina Arboretum Society across 64 grants from 30 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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