Grant Makers

The A.J. Fletcher Foundation

djohnson@ajf.org

A chief foundation objective for nearly two decades has been to help ensure the strength of North Carolina’s nonprofit sector. In addition to existing as a supporting entity for The Fletcher Academy, the Foundation also supports public charities located in North Carolina or serving North Carolina residents that have as one of their purposes: • Promotion of education or the advancement or preservation of knowledge including, without limitation, the operation of a school, college, university, library or museum. •The care or support of the elderly or indigent. • The promotion, encouragement or support of musical, theatrical, visual or other artistic endeavors. • The promotion, encouragement or support of mass media or other communication arts. • The promotion, encouragement, or support of public recreation, including without limitation, the support of public parks or playgrounds. • The fostering of religious faith.

The Cannon Foundation

info@cannonfoundation.org

Historically, the principal grant fields have been healthcare, primarily in the local area, and education, especially independent liberal arts colleges in the Piedmont and Western regions of the state. In recent years, there has been an increase in grants to human and social service programs and organizations. A limited number of grants are made in the fields of arts and culture, historic preservation and environmental concerns. The Foundation makes grants for capital purposes, (new construction, renovation and expansion) and projects and programs, but generally not for organizational operating expenses. It does not make grants for endowments, nor does it make multi-year pledges.

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for present and future generations. The Community Foundation promotes philanthropy, builds and maintains a permanent collection of endowment funds and serves as a trustworthy partner and leader in shaping effective responses to community issues and opportunities. CFGG is also home to: Public Art Endowment, Women to Women, Future Fund, Building Stronger Neighborhoods, and Teen Grantmaking Council.

The Community Foundation of Western NC

dollar@cfwnc.org

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s vision is a vibrant 18-county region where all people can find opportunity and enjoy the region’s many resources. We work with donors to create charitable funds according to their specific interests and needs. Inform donors about critical issues and match them with giving opportunities. Responsibly manage more than $185 million in charitable assets. Make grants and provide support to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies for improving communities in our region. Encourage and participate in community initiatives and partnerships. Build awareness of the importance of philanthropy.

The Foundation Center

onlinelibrary@fdncenter.org

Foundation directory

Arcus Foundation

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The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.

Foundation for the Carolinas

ltorgler@fftc.org

Established as a community foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas is a nonprofit corporation created by and for the people of the Carolinas. We are here to help individuals, families, nonprofits and corporations make a positive impact on their communities. As a public charity, the Foundation offers favorable tax treatment for gifts and a variety of giving methods to help people achieve their charitable goals. Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and strengthens our region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents.

HUD Research Grants

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HUD’s Strategic Plan for FY2010-2015, provides the direction and focus of HUD in achieving its mission: to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality, affordable homes for all. The Strategic Plan sets forth five core goals, to achieve HUD’s mission: (1) Strengthen the Nation’s Housing Market to Bolster the Economy and Protect Consumers. (2) Meet the Need for Quality Affordable Rental Homes. (3) Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life. (4) Build Inclusive and Sustainable Communities Free from Discrimination. (5) Transform the Way HUD Does Business.

North Carolina Network of Grantmakers

The Network is NC’s only forum for information-sharing and cooperation among North Carolina grantmakers. We help our members share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned – and provide opportunities for N.C. foundations and corporate grantmakers to work together to improve the effectiveness and ultimate impact of grantmaking.

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

webmaster@kbr.org

The Trust’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the quality of health for the financially needy of North Carolina. The Trust is made up of two divisions, which today are known as: (1) The Health Care Division, which receives three-fourths of the funds distributed, and responds to health and wellness needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of health for financially needy residents of North Carolina. (2) The Poor and Needy Division, which receives one-fourth of the funds distributed, and responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life for financially needy residents of Forsyth County.

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation assists people in the Southeastern US to build just and caring communities that nurture people, spur enterprise, bridge differences and foster fairness. Our mission is to help people and places to move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. We support organizations and networks that work across race, ethnic, economic and political differences to make possible a brighter future for all. What and where they fund: http://mrbf.org/program-description

North Carolina Center for Non-profits

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Non-profit directory and professional association.

North Carolina Community Foundation

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The North Carolina Community Foundation is proud to serve the people of our state by linking non-profits meeting critical needs with donors through grantmaking. Our grantmaking reflects our fund-holders’ and donors’ commitment to a number of causes that are important to our state. Please note that the NCCF only grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations; grants to individuals are not available. For general questions about applying for grants, contact the NCCF at 919-828-4387.

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center

info@ncruralcenter.org

Our mission is to develop, promote and implement sound economic strategies to improve the quality of life of rural North Carolinians. We serve the state’s 85 rural counties, with a special focus on individuals with low to moderate incomes and communities with limited resources. To fulfill our mission, the center operates multifaceted programs with four overarching goals: (1) Serve as the state’s rural policy leader and advocate (2) Develop strategies to bring about economic and social transformation. (3) Deliver resources for rural people, businesses and communities. (4)Equip rural leaders to succeed in the 21st century. The center is a private, nonprofit organization funded by both public and private sources and led by a 50-member board of directors.

The Triangle Community Foundation

info@trianglecf.org

TCF offers donors a wide range of advantages including convenience, access to sophisticated investment consultants, flexible giving options, expertise on community issues and organizations, and whatever level of personal involvement that is preferred by the fundholder. In addition, the foundation also provides collective giving options. TCF provides grants and guidance to nonprofits to increase their effectiveness in our region. Nonprofits can establish agency funds at TCF to invest their endowments or operating reserves, allowing them to focus on their core mission rather than investment management, planned giving or other administrative responsibilities.

Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

Inspired by the richness and diversity of our liberal religious tradition, the mission of the UUFP is to promote the influence of Unitarian Universalist principles through grantmaking. With funds generously provided by the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock, the UUFP awards grants to Unitarian Universalist (UU) and non-UU projects and organizations. Grants are made that: (1) Support the work of social justice. (2) Strengthen Unitarian Universalist institutions. (3) Transform gratitude for being into generosity of living. (4)Make Unitarian Universalism more visible in the world.

Carolina Panthers in the Coummunity

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Our mission is to assess the needs of communities within North and South Carolina and to provide ?nancial resources to assist in creating programs that make measurable and sustainable change for youth in our region.

BYN Mellon

powering.potential@bnymellon.com

Powering Potential, BNY Mellon’s philanthropic focus, is designed to help others in need by concentrating on basic needs and workforce development. BNY Mellon works with its community partners to provide food, clothing, energy and housing assistance to those who require immediate help. The company’s workforce development investments are designed to improve access to employment through job training, education, mentoring and skills development, adding a rung to the ladder of opportunity.

The Warner Foundation

Helps disadvantaged people and communities improve their economic circumstances and works to promote racial harmony. Strong preference given to applicants and projects that do a. many as possible of the following: new initiatives, expansion of successful projects, organizational capacity-building, ongoing projects that meet the priorities.

The Winston-Salem Foundation

info@wsfoundation.org

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Inc.

Vision of Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: • To promote social, economic and environmental justice. •To strengthen democracy, through an educated and informed populace. •To encourage innovation and excellence in a dynamic nonprofit sector. •To support progressive public policy and social change. •To foster cooperation and respect among all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups. •To build strong, vibrant, economically sound, and peaceful communities.

Cracker Barrel Foundation

pcarroll@crackerbarrel.com

Areas of support are: (1) Education: The Cracker Barrel Foundation feels that with the appropriate educational opportunities, students will be empowered with necessary skills to become contributing citizens in our communities. We focus on programs that strengthen higher education and adult literacy while increasing its availability and quality. (2) Human Services: We focus on programs that address child and family issues enabling individuals to become involved, self-sufficient citizens in our communities. (3) Cultural and Environmental Issues: The Foundation believes in the importance of preserving and communicating our natural and cultural heritage through support of environmental education, preserving historic monuments, natural sites, parks and providing arts education.

NC IDEA

grants@ncidea.org

The mission of NC IDEA is to foster economic development in North Carolina by helping young startups commercialize their innovations. We help companies overcome small business obstacles that can make the difference between growing the business and going out of business. NC IDEA is committed to supporting North Carolina’s economic development by helping young, innovative companies grow, create jobs and become major contributors to the state’s business community.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Racial Equality

Golden Leaf Foundation

Activities to be supported include, but are not limited to, the following: (1)Education assistance for tobacco farmers and other workers affected or projected to be affected by a decline in production of tobacco products. (2)Job training and employment assistance for tobacco farmers and other workers dependent on tobacco farming, production and sales to transition to other sources of income. (3)Scientific research to develop new uses for tobacco or for the development of alternative cash crops. (4)Economic hardship assistance experienced by tobacco farmers, quota owners, their families and others as a result of decline in quota and/or production of tobacco or tobacco products. (5)Public works and industrial recruitment to local governments for upgrading utilities, transportation, and other public service infrastructure to attract new businesses or for more general economic development purposes. (6)Health and human services to improve health care and other social services needed to maintain the stability of tobacco-dependent communities. (7)Community assistance in the form of grants and/or loans to economically depressed and deteriorating tobacco-dependent communities, to be used exclusively for public purposes.

The Duke Endowment

infotde@tde.org

Areas of Work: Prevention and early intervention for at-risk children, Out-of-home care for youth, Quality and safety of health care, Access to health care, Prevention and health equity, Academic excellence, Educational access and success, Campus and community engagement, Rural church development, Clergy and lay leadership, Congregational outreach

Foundation Center Cooperating Collection Nonprofit Resources

A resource library for grants in North Carolina.