AI Summary
The High Country Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2022, the foundation awarded $451.5K across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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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
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FEEDING AVERY FAMILIES INC
Banner Elk, NC
$157.5K
12%

AVERY ASSOCIATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
NEWLAND, NC
$95K
7%
AVERY COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NEWLAND, NC
$84K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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.
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