40 private foundations based in North Carolina whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention education; 16 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.
Home › States › North Carolina › Education & schools
| Foundation | City | Status | Grants paid | Typical grant | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008 | Raleigh | Open to applications | $20,338,428 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| John William Pope Foundation | Raleigh | Open to applications | $15,231,748 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Laughing Gull Foundation | Durham | Preselected only | $6,146,285 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Ally Charitable Foundation | Charlotte | Open to applications | $4,319,149 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I | Greensboro | Open to applications | $3,067,322 | $14,000 | 2024 |
| Fredrick D And Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation | Greensboro | Preselected only | $2,809,293 | $10,500 | 2024 |
| Randleigh Foundation | Chapel Hill | Preselected only | $2,800,000 | $42,500 | 2025 |
| David R Hayworth Foundation C/O Elizabeth L Quick | Winston Salem | Preselected only | $2,627,500 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust | Concord | Preselected only | $2,427,540 | $42,000 | 2025 |
| John Rex Endowment | Raleigh | Preselected only | $2,316,024 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Childtrust Foundation | Raleigh | Preselected only | $2,161,700 | $32,500 | 2025 |
| The Belk Foundation | Charlotte | Preselected only | $2,105,024 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Giving With Grace Foundation | Cornelius | Preselected only | $2,052,295 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| The Harold H Bate Foundation Inc | New Bern | Open to applications | $1,909,052 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Huisking Foundation Inc | Raleigh | Open to applications | $1,864,000 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Missionpost Pmb #101 | Durham | Open to applications | $1,499,995 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| A E Finley Foundation Inc | Raleigh | Preselected only | $1,475,450 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| R A Bryan Foundation Inc | Goldsboro | Preselected only | $1,183,500 | $12,000 | 2024 |
| Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation D/B/A Wyndham Championship | Greensboro | Preselected only | $1,099,481 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Dover Foundation Inc | Shelby | Open to applications | $1,071,283 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Perper Family Foundation | Charlotte | Preselected only | $1,029,608 | $2,500 | 2025 |
| Blumenthal Foundation For Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- | Charlotte | Preselected only | $964,970 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Stonecutter Foundation Inc | Spindale | Open to applications | $820,095 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Wcnc Cannon Charitable Trust | Charlotte | Preselected only | $731,000 | $21,000 | 2025 |
| Legatus Foundation | Winstonsalem | Preselected only | $716,023 | $2,750 | 2024 |
| Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington | Open to applications | $684,900 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation | Spruce Pine | Open to applications | $600,000 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Fox Family Foundation Inc | Durham | Open to applications | $523,000 | $18,750 | 2024 |
| Mattei Foundation | Charlotte | Preselected only | $447,835 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Harris Finch Foundation % Walter Brodie Burwell Jr | Raleigh | Preselected only | $445,007 | $8,440 | 2025 |
| James And Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation Inc | Durham | Preselected only | $393,809 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The Kennedy-Herterich Foundation | Blowing Rock | Open to applications | $375,393 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| The Kenan Family Foundation | Chapel Hill | Preselected only | $360,000 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| William D & Louise H Owens Charitable Tr Dated 011697 | Highlands | Preselected only | $220,380 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| The Sara Smith Self Foundation Inc | Winstonsalem | Open to applications | $198,000 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| Charles Russell Wellons Foundation | Durham | Open to applications | $194,865 | $3,100 | 2024 |
| Cornwell Foundation | Charlotte | Preselected only | $185,000 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Linda J Leith Family Foundation Inc | Raleigh | Preselected only | $155,000 | $9,000 | 2024 |
| Huffman-Cornwell Foundation | High Point | Preselected only | $154,400 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| The Marc And Mattye Silverman Family Foundation | Charlotte | Open to applications | $108,052 | $360 | 2024 |
