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POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tryon, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0168751
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tryon, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0168751
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Mission Statement

TO ADMINISTER FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO IT TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLICLY BENEFICIAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY CENTERED IN AND AROUND POLK COUNTY, N.C.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
47
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

44

Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Sara Barron Bell
Board Member
A
A Thomas Jackson
Board Member
M
Monica E Jones
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Massachusetts, 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 POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER INC, THERMAL BELT OUTREACH MINISTRY INC, and Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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