AI Summary
GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $9.1M in total grants paid to 16 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Cause Areas
2
Interdisciplinary studies
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG INC
Charlotte, NC
$10.2M
23%
MINT MUSEUM OF ART INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
$6.8M
15%
Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation
Charlotte, NC
$5.1M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$165.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$352.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 24 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 2024, GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $12.1 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 Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation. 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.