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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

RALEIGH, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
58-1661700
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

RALEIGH, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
58-1661700
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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The North Carolina Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding primarily in North Carolina, with additional support in Delaware and Connecticut. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$25.9M

2024
Grantees funded
1.3K
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

638

Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jennifer Tolle-Whiteside
Board Member
P
Peter M Bristow
Board Member
J
John R Bratton
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Delaware, and Connecticut. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 640 grants, totaling nearly $25.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,250 grantees. Recent grantees include DOROTHEA DIX PARK CONSERVANCY, SE RALEIGH PROMISE INC, and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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