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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving coastal lands in North Carolina. In 2025, it awarded a total of $647.8K in grants to six grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACQUIRING AND PROTECTING LANDS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSERVATION AND/OR HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COASTAL PLAIN OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Total Funding Given
$647.8K
2025
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$183.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$36.9K
H
Harrison Marks
Board Member
A
Anne Simpson
Board Member
M
Mary Tillery
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST?
No. NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST give?
NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Tennessee, and 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 NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $183 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST make each year?
In 2025, NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $648 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, Ducks Unlimited Inc, and NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST?
NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.