CMS FOUNDATION

CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-0258541
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
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CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-0258541
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution

Overview

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Est.

2003

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The CMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate potential engagement. For more information, visit their website at www.cms-foundation.org.

Mission Statement

THE CMS FOUNDATION INVESTS IN INNOVATION TO HELP CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS (CMS) ADDRESS BIG CHALLENGES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.
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Douglas W Benson
Board Member
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Sonja Gantt Gibson
Board Member
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Sandra Holub
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CMS FOUNDATION?
No. CMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CMS FOUNDATION give?
CMS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 CMS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CMS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about -. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CMS FOUNDATION?
CMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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