Closed
This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Cadenza Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Maryland, with a total of $10 million awarded to 23 grantees in 2019. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOUNDATION INC
$20.8M
20%

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC
$12.7M
12%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
$9.9M
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Maryland. 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 CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2019, THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $10 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2019, THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOUNDATION INC, NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC, and DUKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE CADENZA CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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