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North Carolina public foundations

There are 504 grantmaking public charity foundations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian public foundations employ 872 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of public foundations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
504
 
$1,983,112,446
Community foundations
 
141
 
$1,424,481,719
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Public foundations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
122
 
$1,064,105,335
Raleigh
 
69
 
$186,892,963
Greensboro
 
42
 
$69,639,795
Asheville
 
38
 
$141,196,975
Winston-Salem
 
32
 
$65,005,467
Durham
 
31
 
$56,688,728
Fayetteville, NC
 
23
 
$17,822,730
Wilmington
 
15
 
$120,865,906
Hickory
 
12
 
$12,404,040
Greenville, NC
 
9
 
$11,113,741
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Job trends for North Carolina public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
113
1-10
 
43
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
118
$250k to $1M
 
45
$1M to $5M
 
47
$5M to $25M
 
20
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of public foundations in North Carolina

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1-20 of 504

Foundation for the Carolinas

Foundation for the Carolinas amplifies philanthropy through grants, civic leadership, and innovative giving solutions, strengthening nonprofit sustainability and supporting evolving community needs.
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)

Lowes Foundation

Lowes Foundation is focused on closing the skilled trades labor gap across the United States. Our mission is to develop a community of skilled tradespeople who can build and revitalize our homes neighborhoods and infrastructure for the future.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
0
EIN
56-6061689
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
$9.1m
Assets
$107.6m
Employees
0
EIN
37-2007864
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Burke County

Community Foundation of Burke County fosters philanthropy, allocates grants, supports local initiatives, and addresses community needs through personalized services and responsive leadership.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$64.0m
Employees
4
EIN
56-2170220
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
$111.7m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
13
EIN
85-3563370
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
$42.5m
Assets
$335.8m
Employees
26
EIN
56-1380796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Foothills Foundation

Hospice of Rutherford County provides medical and emotional services to terminally ill patients in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Its mission is focused on delivering compassion and comfort to those nearing the end of life.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
45
EIN
56-1337169
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
$8.2m
Assets
$76.8m
Employees
5
EIN
51-0168751
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
$143.7m
Assets
$569.1m
Employees
47
EIN
58-1661700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden LEAF Foundation

Golden LEAF's mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina's rural and tobacco-dependent communities through leadership in grantsmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
Revenue
$171.5m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
39
EIN
52-2204473
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
$28.9m
Assets
$131.1m
Employees
5
EIN
56-1695787
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)

The Winston-Salem Foundation

The Winston-Salem Foundation connects philanthropy to community priorities, advancing racial equity through grants, impact investing, scholarships, and initiatives supporting nonprofits and residents.
Revenue
$46.6m
Assets
$630.1m
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
$17.5m
Assets
$149.2m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1406831
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
$20.5m
Assets
$168.2m
Employees
10
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
$10.6m
Assets
$168.9m
Employees
6
EIN
56-1954387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County unites resources to enhance Youth Opportunity and Community Resiliency, empowering all individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
47
EIN
56-0576157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amy Wellness Foundation

Amy Wellness Foundation funds Western NC community organizations for health and well-being, emphasizing Avery, Mitchell, & Yancey Counties.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
4
EIN
58-2172660
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
$87.7m
Assets
$481.0m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1223384
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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