Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 20-0946449
- North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in North Carolina
- Total giving
- $1.7MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THROUGH THE INVESTMENT OF TIME, TALENTS, AND TREASURE, THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENHANCE IMPORTANT COMMUNITY EFFORTS THAT ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE IN NEED, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND YOUTH (CONTINUED IN SCH O)IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA. THE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT ELIGIBLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT LITERACY AND EDUCATION, THE MILITARY, FITNESS AND WELLNESS, AND HUNGER, AND RUN PROGRAMS THAT HAVE THE SAME AIM.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools | $500K | 2023 |
| Care Ring | $100K | 2023 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | $100K | 2023 |
| Israel Relief Friends of United Hatzalah | $100K | 2023 |
| Local Initiatives Supports Corporation | $100K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.nba.com/hornets/charlotte-hornets-foundat
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.