FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
AI Summary
The Foundation for the Carolinas is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering philanthropic initiatives within the Carolinas. In 2024, it paid out a total of $609.1 million across 3,306 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING DONORS AND A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
$289M
7%
CATAWBA COLLEGE
$244.4M
6%
EARTHJUSTICE
$129.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1.6K
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS?
No. FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS give?
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Virginia, and District Of Columbia. 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 FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS 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 FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS awarded about 1,610 grants, totaling nearly $609.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS awarded grants to about 3,310 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, CATAWBA COLLEGE, and EARTHJUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS?
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.