THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
Winstonsalem, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-6037615
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Winstonsalem, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-6037615
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Winston-Salem Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. With a total of $88.8 million in grants paid to 1,976 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SEE P.2, FORM 990, PART III FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
$20M
4%
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
$9M
2%
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
$8.6M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
823
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION?
No. THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION give?
THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. 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 WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION awarded about 820 grants, totaling nearly $88.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,980 grantees. Recent grantees include RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION?
THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.