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The EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAIL NEWPORT
$500K
25%

Madison County Community Learning Centers
$450K
23%
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
$300K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC?
No. EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC give?
EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, South Carolina, 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 EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $160 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SAIL NEWPORT, Madison County Community Learning Centers, and COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC?
EDGAR T CATO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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