Grantmaking foundations in North Carolina

3,420 grantmaking foundations in North Carolina, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $12B combined).

Top foundations by giving (page 2)

26. Burroughs Wellcome Fund

    Research Triangle Park, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $61M (2025)
27. New Hanover Community Endowment Inc

    Wilmington, NC · Human Services
    $61M (2024)
28. The V Foundation

    Cary, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $59M (2025)
29. Anonymous Trust

    Raleigh, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $51M (2025)
30. Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation

    Chapel Hill, NC · Human Services
    $50M (2025)
31. Educational Foundation Inc

    Chapel Hill, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $48M (2025)
32. Srcco Inc

    Durham, NC · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $47M (2024)
33. Unc Health Foundation Inc

    Chapel Hill, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $47M (2025)
34. Cherry Bekaert Llp

    Winstonsalem, NC · Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy
    $44M (2022)
35. Atrium Health Foundation

    Charlotte, NC · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $43M (2024)
36. Duke Gift Properties Inc

    Durham, NC · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $42M (2024)
37. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation

    Durham, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $41M (2025)
38. E4e Relief LLC

    Charlotte, NC · Public and Societal Benefit
    $40M (2025)
39. Nc Student Aid Association Inc

    Raleigh, NC · Human Services
    $38M (2025)
40. North Carolina Community Health Center Association

    Raleigh, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $37M (2022)
41. Manna Food Bank

    Asheville, NC · Crime and Legal-Related
    $36M (2025)
42. Sall Family Foundation Inc

    Cary, NC
    $36M (2024)
43. High Point Realty Associates Inc

    Durham, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $35M (2023)
44. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

    Charlotte, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $33M (2025)
45. North Carolina Community Foundation Inc

    Raleigh, NC · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $33M (2025)
46. Cliftonlarsonallen Llp

    Raleigh, NC · Human Services
    $33M (2025)
47. Smith Richardson Foundation Inc

    Greensboro, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $32M (2024)
48. Giveclear Foundation

    Charlotte, NC · Diseases, Disorders and Medical Disciplines
    $32M (2024)
49. The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc

    Greenville, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $30M (2025)
50. State Employees Credit Union Foundation

    Raleigh, NC · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $30M (2025)

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