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The Eshelman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in North Carolina, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Carousel Center Inc
$360K
9%
WELCOME HOME ANGEL INC
$360K
9%
KIDS MAKING IT INC
$247.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Eshelman Foundation?
No. The Eshelman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Eshelman Foundation give?
The Eshelman Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, District Of Columbia, and South 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 The Eshelman Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Eshelman Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Eshelman Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Eshelman Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $451 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Eshelman Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Eshelman Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include The Carousel Center Inc, WELCOME HOME ANGEL INC, and KIDS MAKING IT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Eshelman Foundation?
The Eshelman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.