funder logo

The High Country Charitable Foundation

The High Country Charitable Foundation

Wellington, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-3891153
Regional Funder
funder logo

The High Country Charitable Foundation

Wellington, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-3891153
Regional Funder

Overview

Sign up for

Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

funder logo
Grantmaker
AI Summary
Was this helpful?

The High Country Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in North Carolina, having paid out a total of $451.5K across 32 grantees in 2022. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only approach to grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE VISION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FOR NEED AVERY COUNTY RESIDENTS AND ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL PUBLIC CHARTITIES AND OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
Total Funding Given

$451.5K

2022
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
94%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
Jim Plettner
Board Member
N
Nick Fiorella
Board Member
B
Barry Blake
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The High Country Charitable Foundation?
No. The High Country Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The High Country Charitable Foundation give?
The High Country Charitable 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 The High Country Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The High Country Charitable Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The High Country Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2022, The High Country Charitable Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $452 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The High Country Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The High Country Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FEEDING AVERY FAMILIES INC, AVERY ASSOCIATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS, and AVERY COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The High Country Charitable Foundation?
The High Country Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Overview
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)