Foundations that fund recreation and sports in North Carolina
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports in North Carolina in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Dogwood Health Trust
- $170,000 to Camp Grier, Old Fort: Career tech learning campus for trade and skill development.
- $50,000 to Rutherford Outdoor Coalition, Spindale: Outdoor stem programming for rutherford county students.
- $25,000 to Camp Grier, Old Fort: Hurricane recovery support for out-of-school youth programs in four wnc counties.
How to apply: Https://dogwoodhealthtrust.org/grantmaking/
Restrictions: Grant funds must be used to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities of western north carolina.
Southern Bank Foundation
- $5,000 to North Carolina Pickle Festival, Mount Olive: Public Benefit
- $3,000 to North Carolina Black Bear Festival Inc, Plymouth: Public Benefit
- $2,500 to Nc Freedom Fest, Goldsboro: Public Benefit
How to apply: Southern Bank Foundation Request for Grant
Rogersslater Foundation Inc
- $63,914 to Camp Grier, Old Fort: Farm program and organizational development
- $5,000 to Beacon Foundation, Swannanoa: Organizational development
How to apply: Written request submitted to foundation via us mail
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $10,000 to Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center Inc, Charlotte: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Knothole Foundation, Charlotte: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $5,000 to Creative Player Sports Foundation, Charlotte: To use soccer as a tool to enhance the lives of children in need by engaging them in...
- $2,000 to Wilmington Aquatic Center, Wrightsville Beach: To increase access to swimming for all people in the Wilmington area
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Bonlee Recreation Park Inc, Bonlee: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Lkn Hurricanes 2032, Denver: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation Inc C/O Tim Costello
- $60,000 to Emily Krzyzewski Center, Durham: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Letter - purpose of use of funds, description of organization
Seby B Jones Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, Raleigh: General support
How to apply: No special form required
Restrictions: Limited to usa
The Leon Levine Foundation
- $40,000 to Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center Inc, Charlotte: General Support
How to apply: Applications should be completed and submitted online at www.leonlevinefoundation.org. Please visit the website for details on required information. Grants are made on a quarterly basis. Letters of inquiry are received on a rolling basis.
Deadlines: Requests are received on a rolling basis.
Restrictions: The Foundation will consider funding grants to established organizations serving individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina which have qualified for exemption as public charities under section 501(c)(3) or the IRS code, governmental...
Chatham Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Elkin Valley Trails Association, Elkin: General purpose
How to apply: Application should be in leter form with supporting documentation of non-profit status
Deadlines: September 1st
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations of awards, Director determined that, in general, grants will support economic de in the NC counties of Yadkin, Wilkes, Alleghany and Surry.
Hillsdale Fund
- $25,000 to Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy, Raleigh: To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.
How to apply: Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter
Deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
- $25,000 to Friends of Jockeys Ridge Inc, Nags Head: Capacity building program
How to apply: Applications should include information about the applying organization, a statement of need, key staff, financial documents, the determination letter, and any additional relevant documents. These should be submitted as word document or pdf.
Deadlines: Grants may be submitted any time, but will typically be considered on a semi-annual schedule.
Restrictions: Secu grant programs capital - funds projects that are tangible, permanent, and visible; typically supporting construction or major renovation of a building or a facility. Programmatic - funds pilot programs or large-scale program...
Puffin Foundation West Ltd C/O Judith Kitrick
- $25,000 to The Umstead Coalition, Raleigh: Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
How to apply: The application must be mailed and signed hard copy on the grant application which can be found on the organization's website at www.puffinwest.org.
Deadlines: Early september - late december
Restrictions: Grant proposals/applications must comport with our missions statement.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Knothole Foundation Inc, Charlotte: Advancing mobility thru gender equity
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
A Friends Foundation Trust
- $20,000 to The Village Green of Cashiers Inc, Cashiers: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
Restrictions: Funds must be used for one of the following purposes: health, education, religion outh activities
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Latinos Aventureros Corporation, Gastonia: Supporting humanitarian relief
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Friends of Jockeys Ridge Inc, Nags Head: Ten points of interest trail at jockey's ridge
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
The Cemala Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Triangle Sports Commission, Morrisville: General operating support
How to apply: See website for details: www.cemala.org/funding-policy
Deadlines: Applications should be received by 3/1 and 9/1 for consideration at the regular board meetings.
Restrictions: Currently limited to guilford county or for statewide (nc) projects.
Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc
- $14,000 to Macon Tracs Inc, Otto: Operations
How to apply: Letter of request and copy of irs determination letter of tax exempt status.
Restrictions: Restricted to the southeastern united states with an emphasis on metropolitan atlanta, ga
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
- $12,500 to United Tennis Organization, Dallas: General support
How to apply: Grant request applications must be submitted electronically.
Deadlines: Grant awards will be made on a rolling basis.
Restrictions: All grants must align with the mission of the Bill Simpson Foundation.
Kathleen Kennedy Foundation
- $12,000 to High Country Soccer Association, Boone: Scholarship program
How to apply: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Deadlines: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of
Restrictions: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation C/O Marcus A Hanna Trustee
- $10,000 to The Village Green, Cashiers: Contribution to support their organization
How to apply: Letter form
Restrictions: Should be limited to the greater cincinnati area, must be a tax-exempt organization and prefer not to make grants for religious or political purposes.
Bradley-Turner Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to First Tee of Greater Charlotte, Charlotte: General and operating
How to apply: Apply in letter form. Include copy of latest determination letter. Include detailed description of financial need and exempt function to be performed.
Restrictions: No restrictions. However, local and regional charities preferred.
Yost Elizabeth B Tr Uwo
- $6,000 to Anson Athletic Youth Association, Polkton: General operating
How to apply: Form should list charity name, officer, address, tax id# and phone number. Give project description, title of project, and budget request amount.
Restrictions: Limited to anson county, nc
Richmond Community Foundation
- $6,000 to Senior Games of Richmond County, Rockingham: General support
How to apply: Application form, budget, irs exempt letter, audited financial statements and description of program
Deadlines: Varies
Restrictions: 80% of beneficiaries must be in richmond county or in close proximity to richmond county
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