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GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST

GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-0576292
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-0576292
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in North Carolina, with additional support in Pennsylvania and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in pursuing funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST MANAGES CHARITABLE PERMANENT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG AND ITS CULTURAL PARTNERS.
Total Funding Given

$7.5M

2023
Grantees funded
24
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$165.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$399.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
Joy Kenefick
Board Member
J
Jack Purcell
Board Member
D
Doug Benson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST?
No. GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST give?
GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California. 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 GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $165 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST make each year?
In 2023, GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG INC, MINT MUSEUM OF ART INC, and DISCOVERY PLACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST?
GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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