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North Carolina foundations

There are 4,360foundations and grantmaking organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianfoundationsemploy 2,509 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $26 billion.
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Types of foundations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
3,203
$1,621,364,618
Grantmaking public charity foundations
459
$1,535,760,950
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
128
$6,882,464
Community foundations
97
$1,313,760,665
Corporate foundations
69
$262,277,004
Organizations supporting a single foundation
29
$25,313,198
Foundation alliances and advocates
16
$1,066,617
Foundation professional societies
7
$96,641
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
3
$4,767,455
Foundation research and public policy institutes
1
$0
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Foundations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
1,064
$2,242,698,876
Raleigh
676
$243,614,768
Greensboro
376
$138,606,389
Durham
363
$284,389,817
Winston-Salem
303
$311,427,190
Asheville
224
$-186,460,276
Fayetteville, NC
174
$22,145,544
Wilmington
142
$-9,645,603
Hickory
104
$44,050,237
Greenville, NC
84
$57,123,807
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Job trends for North Carolina foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
279
1-10
167
11-25
12
26-100
17
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,884
$250k to $1M
288
$1M to $5M
169
$5M to $25M
51
$25M to $100M
21
$100M+
3
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Directory of foundations in North Carolina

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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
$953.5m
Assets
$3.1b
Employees
123
EIN
56-6047886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles A Cannon Charitable Trust No 1

The C. A. Cannon Charitable Trust #1 primarily funds general support, faith community nurse, debt reduction, hvac replacement, technology upgrades, parking lot repavement, windows and facade, window replacement, and w.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$132.4m
Employees
4
EIN
56-6132354
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
$497.7m
Assets
$3.6b
Employees
64
EIN
56-0529965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Charlotte

The mission of United Way of Central Carolinas is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their community.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
41
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
$14.0m
Assets
$120.1m
Employees
9
EIN
58-1340834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cannon Foundation

The Cannon Foundation is located in Concord, NC and made 174 grants last year. The types of grants given were to the Boys and Girls Club Of Cabarrus County Inc. The trustees are William C Cannon JR, Thomas M Grady, William M Connolly.
Revenue
$24.0m
Assets
$249.2m
Employees
3
EIN
56-6042532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belk Foundation

The Belk Foundation invests deeply in public education--specifically K-3 achievement and excellent teachers and leaders, both critical building blocks for successful education.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$49.5m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0237197
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
$11.3m
Assets
$383.3m
Employees
7
EIN
56-1954114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Leon Levine Foundation

The Leon Levine Foundation is a private foundation located in Charlotte, NC that supported by Leon Levine. The Foundation made 424 grants last year, including a grant to the Foundation Of The University Of North Carolina At Charlotte Inc in 2009.
Revenue
$102.0m
Assets
$721.8m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1427515
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
$24.4m
Assets
$403.4m
Employees
41
EIN
58-1661700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RB Terry Charitable Foundation

The R B Terry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to the NC Veterinary Medical Foundation. It made four grants last year and its trustees are Arch K Schoch Iv, Charles L Odom, Oscar Fletcher. It is located in High Point, NC.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$188.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2066238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation Health Systems

Foundation Health Systems Corp. is a subsidiary of Novant Health that provides healthcare services to patients throughout the Novant Health system.
Revenue
$90.9m
Assets
$259.8m
Employees
705
EIN
56-1373175
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
$14.3m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
3
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
$54.3m
Assets
$269.6m
Employees
22
EIN
56-1380796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation

Foundation supporting Forsyth Memorial Hospital's healthcare mission, fostering innovation and delivering remarkable patient experiences with compassion.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$76.3m
Employees
6
EIN
56-2120959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Point Community Foundation

The High Point Community Foundation works for the betterment of the greater high point community by providing charitable services to donors to help them achieve their charitable goals.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$96.3m
Employees
5
EIN
56-1695787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Greensboro

Uniting community to improve lives by investing in education and financial stability programs, and addressing poverty in Greater Greensboro.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$25.0m
Employees
35
EIN
56-0668555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Morehead-Cain Foundation

The Morehead-Cain Foundation provides scholarships to students attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Last year, the Foundation made grants totaling $9,966,648.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$231.8m
Employees
7
EIN
56-0599225
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
$14.8m
Assets
$108.1m
Employees
8
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
$16.9m
Assets
$230.2m
Employees
34
EIN
56-1380249
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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