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North Carolina community foundations

There are 129 community foundations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian community foundations employ 415 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Community foundations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
28
 
$847,848,371
Winston-Salem
 
13
 
$84,307,969
Asheville
 
12
 
$50,495,114
Raleigh
 
11
 
$60,880,512
Fayetteville, NC
 
11
 
$13,607,514
Durham
 
10
 
$30,877,974
Greensboro
 
6
 
$28,638,077
Hickory
 
5
 
$12,545,007
Greenville, NC
 
4
 
$15,918,460
Wilmington
 
3
 
$72,912,305
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Job trends for North Carolina community foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
31
1-10
 
19
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of community foundations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
23
$250k to $1M
 
6
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of community foundations in North Carolina

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1-20 of 129

Foundation for the Carolinas

Foundation for the Carolinas inspires philanthropy, offers innovative solutions and serves as a catalyst for charitable activity in North and South Carolina.
Revenue
$761.4m
Assets
$3.9b
Employees
141
EIN
56-6047886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gaston Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is the leading steward of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$145.4m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1340834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davie Community Foundation

The Davie Community Foundation fosters philanthropy in the community and endeavors to construct an endowment that improves the lives of all Davie county citizens through its grants.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
7
EIN
58-1850531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Burke County

Burke County's nonprofit Community Foundation promotes philanthropy by receiving gifts and endowments to provide flexible giving opportunities and professional support.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
4
EIN
56-2170220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Triangle Community Foundation

To enhance the lives of all residents of the Triangle now and for future generations by building philanthropic assets, connecting resources with needs, and providing leadership on key community issues and opportunities.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$281.7m
Employees
22
EIN
56-1380796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hanover Community Endowment

New Hanover Community Endowment is a community foundation in Wilmington, NC whose mission is: Funds for New Hanover County and region to improve education, health equity, community development.
Revenue
$72.9m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
10
EIN
85-3563370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)

The North Carolina Community Foundation's Mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.
Revenue
$47.9m
Assets
$459.1m
Employees
48
EIN
58-1661700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Foundation of Greensboro

JFG creates permanent endowments and offers educational programs to ensure financial support to Jewish institutions and community life.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$86.4m
Employees
0
EIN
37-2007864
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Winston-Salem Foundation

The Winston-Salem Foundation inspires giving and strengthens Forsyth County. It supports community development, education, and philanthropy through scholarships and grants.
Revenue
$73.0m
Assets
$641.6m
Employees
36
EIN
56-6037615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF)

Cumberland Community Foundation exists to foster creative change, to encourage and test new ideas, and to work for the common good of all citizens of the greater Cumberland county area.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$134.5m
Employees
9
EIN
58-1406831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro manages charitable funds, inspires giving, and strengthens communities for present and future generations in Greensboro, NC.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$289.6m
Employees
23
EIN
56-1380249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter, Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at a....
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$147.4m
Employees
12
EIN
56-1330792
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camber Foundation

Camber Foundation invests in health, education and economic development organizations. Offers grants for training and services worldwide. Supports disability services.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$155.0m
Employees
7
EIN
56-1954387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation of Firsthealth

A philanthropic foundation supporting the not-for-profit healthcare system Firsthealth of The Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$98.3m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0191937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation

ARHF supports healthcare in Western NC by expanding patient services and equipping care providers through philanthropy and capital equipment purchases.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
0
EIN
20-4625618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$434.9m
Employees
22
EIN
56-1223384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Atrium Healthcare Foundation

Atrium Healthcare Foundation supports AH programs and facilities and provides funding for medical education programs and nursing scholarships.
Revenue
$66.4m
Assets
$508.0m
Employees
0
EIN
56-6060481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ecu Health Foundation / East Carolina University Medical & Health Sciences Foundation Inc

Ecu Health Foundation / East Carolina University Medical & Health Sciences Foundation is a community foundation in Greenville, NC whose mission is: ECU Foundation supports medical research, education and programs at ECU Health Sciences Campus.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$85.2m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7138921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ECU Health Foundation

Vidant Health Foundation inspires generosity to support Vidant Health and eastern North Carolina, raising funds on behalf of not-for-profit hospitals.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
0
EIN
20-0777374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Polk County Community Foundation

Since 1975, the Polk County Community Foundation has been dedicated to advancing philanthropy and improving the quality of life for all citizens in the community centered in and around Polk County, North Carolina.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$65.7m
Employees
5
EIN
51-0168751
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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