NC IDEA
Durham, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
01-0702442
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Durham, NC, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
01-0702442
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
NC IDEA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker focused on computer science and physical and earth sciences, with $2.6M in grants paid to 32 grantees in filing year 2025. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
2
Physical and earth sciences
Computer science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIRST FLIGHT VENTURE CENTER INC
Research Triangle Park, NC
$347.5K
2%
COUNCIL FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC
$255K
1%
GREENSBORO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
GREENSBORO, NC
$230K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
176
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 122 grantees
- 45 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NC IDEA?
Yes. NC IDEA accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does NC IDEA give?
NC IDEA primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NC IDEA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NC IDEA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NC IDEA make each year?
In 2024, NC IDEA awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NC IDEA fund recently?
In 2024, NC IDEA awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST FLIGHT VENTURE CENTER INC, COUNCIL FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, and GREENSBORO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NC IDEA?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting NC IDEA’s website.