AI Summary
The Grandfather Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH GCF IS FORMED ARE AS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OFINCORPORATION, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INTENDED TO (I) EDUCATE AND BUILD AWARENESS OF THE MEMBERS OF GRANDFATHER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB OF THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF AVERY COUNTRY AND OUR COMMUNITY AT GRANDFATHER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB; (II) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF AVERY COUNTY AND OUR COMMUNITY; (III) PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN AVERY COUNTY, WITH THE OVERALL INTENT OF THESE EFFORTS TO MAKE AVERY COUNTY A SAFE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY ATTRACTIVE TO FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND I70(C)(2) OBLIGATED TO EXPEND SUCH FUNDS FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THESE PURPOSES.
Cause Areas
4
Golf
Economic development
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT INC
Johnson City, TN
$250K
47%
HIGH COUNTRY COMMUNITY HEALTH INC
Boone, NC
$25K
5%
WILLIAMS YMCA OF AVERY COUNTY
Linville, NC
$25K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. 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 GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $506 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT INC, HIGH COUNTRY COMMUNITY HEALTH INC, and WILLIAMS YMCA OF AVERY COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.