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John M Belk Endowment

John M Belk Endowment

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-1954114
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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John M Belk Endowment

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-1954114
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The John M Belk Endowment is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in North Carolina, Oregon, and Massachusetts. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in securing support can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$14.7M

2024
Grantees funded
41
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

86

Median 1st year grant
$179.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$757.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
J Keith Benedict
Board Member
V
Virginia M Esposito
Board Member
M
Michael Thomas Krause
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to John M Belk Endowment?
No. John M Belk Endowment does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does John M Belk Endowment give?
John M Belk Endowment primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Oregon, and Massachusetts. 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 John M Belk Endowment’s grants?
The largest share of grants from John M Belk Endowment fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $179 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does John M Belk Endowment make each year?
In 2024, John M Belk Endowment awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $14.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did John M Belk Endowment fund recently?
In 2024, John M Belk Endowment awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS, NATIONAL COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS INC, and MYFUTURENCINC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to John M Belk Endowment?
John M Belk Endowment does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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