AI Summary
The Morehead-Cain Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on making grants by invitation only, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, the fund awarded a total of $7.5 million in grants to a single grantee.
Mission Statement
MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE MOREHEAD-CAIN PROGRAM AT UNC CHAPEL HILL.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MOREHEAD-CAIN FOUNDATION
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$39.6M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
No. MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND give?
MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND 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 MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND make each year?
In 2025, MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND fund recently?
In 2025, MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MOREHEAD-CAIN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.