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North Carolina foundations

There are 4,370foundations and grantmaking organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianfoundationsemploy 1,528 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $20 billion.
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Types of foundations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
3,198
$2,658,856,947
Grantmaking public charity foundations
517
$868,553,069
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
114
$4,606,024
Community foundations
67
$613,887,964
Corporate foundations
60
$445,045,078
Organizations supporting a single foundation
31
$27,272,095
Foundation alliances and advocates
13
$1,992,190
Foundation professional societies
4
$0
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
2
$4,243,094
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Foundations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
963
$1,077,633,237
Raleigh
623
$285,238,948
Greensboro
357
$167,482,712
Durham
352
$312,260,800
Winston-Salem
302
$155,421,058
Asheville
230
$1,163,856,580
Fayetteville, NC
142
$22,439,441
Wilmington
138
$21,614,657
Hickory
107
$23,550,370
Greenville, NC
67
$26,405,826
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Job trends for North Carolina foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
257
1-10
88
11-25
13
26-100
9
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
2,115
$250k to $1M
327
$1M to $5M
158
$5M to $25M
45
$25M to $100M
15
$100M+
4
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Directory of foundations in North Carolina

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1-10 of 4,370

Foundation for the Carolinas

Inspiring philanthropy and strengthening our region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents. Foundation For The Carolinas is a nonprofit community foundation serving donors and a broad range of charitable...
Revenue
$289.7m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
139
EIN
56-6047886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gambrell Foundation

Gambrell Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, NC, which was founded in 1999 and most recently had $7,315,673 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$126.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2120679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment works to help people and strengthen communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.
Revenue
$244.6m
Assets
$2.8b
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-0529965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Central Carolinas

The mission of United Way of Central Carolinas is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their community.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
62
EIN
56-0529948
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
$6.9m
Assets
$102.7m
Employees
7
EIN
58-1340834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cannon Foundation

The Cannon Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, NC, which was founded in 1948 and most recently had $8,690,372 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$241.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-6042532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John M Belk Endowment (JMBE)

John M Belk Endowment's goal is to empower today's workforce by creating pathways to and through postsecondary education for underrepresented students in North Carolina.
Revenue
$32.4m
Assets
$345.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1954114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Leon Levine Foundation

The Leon Levine Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, NC, which was founded in 1981 and most recently had $48,403,129 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$48.4m
Assets
$593.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
58-1427515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Davie Community Foundation

Davie Community Foundation is a community foundation in Mocksville, NC whose mission is: To promote philanthropy in the Community.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
5
EIN
58-1850531
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
$40.7m
Assets
$242.4m
Employees
21
EIN
56-1380796
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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