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    NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    RALEIGH, NCEIN 581661700 Website

    Annual Giving

    $30.7M+18% YoY

    Grants

    737

    Median Grant

    $15K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To ensure rural philanthropy has a voice at the local, regional and national levels; strengthening North Carolina communities through philanthropy with particular emphasis on rural and underserved areas

    Focus Areas

    land conservationparks and public spaceenvironmental conservationhistoric preservationhigher educationcollege financial aid and scholarshipscommunity developmentyouth development

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsoperating supportcapacity building and consultingemergency/disaster relief

    Funded Initiatives

    Craven County Community Foundation awarded $227,490 in grants; Hoke County Community Foundation awarded $27,490 in grants to 13 organizations; New Hanover County Community Foundation awarded $50,310 to local nonprofit organizations

    How to Apply

    Organizations access application portal; first-time applicants follow Training Module I to create profile; existing accounts log in; Training Module II provides instructions for adding grant application; application windows vary by affiliate; grant decisions announced approximately two months after close

    Does Not Fund

    Religious entities may not apply for general operating support; no annual fund and capital campaigns; no reimbursement of costs already incurred; must serve counties within affiliate network; non-discrimination requirements

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+18%

    $30.7M

    Grants

    737

    Median

    $15K

    States

    27

    2023-10%

    $26.1M

    Grants

    643

    Median

    $14K

    States

    29

    2022

    $28.9M

    Grants

    717

    Median

    $15K

    States

    29

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $569.1M
    $33.0M(5.8%)
    2023
    $459.1M
    $28.2M(6.1%)
    2022
    $403.4M
    $29.9M(7.4%)
    2021
    $442.8M
    $25.2M(5.7%)
    2020
    $400.5M
    $31.5M(7.9%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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