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Belk Foundation

EIN 27-0237197 · NC · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NC, DC, VA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Belk Foundation based in NC paid 40 grants totaling $2.1M to 37 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS, CMS FOUNDATION (NBCT & TLP), and FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE (TUTORING). The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$42,854,030
Giving (latest yr)
$2,105,024
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
40
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
37
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Foundation for the Carolinas$150,000
  • Cms Foundation (Nbct & Tlp)$125,000
  • Foundation of the University of North Carolina Charlotte (Tutoring)$122,439
  • East Carolina University Foundation Inc$120,462
  • Heart Math Tutoring Inc$100,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$2,000,419 · 37 grants
  • District of Columbia$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$49,605 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (40)

Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Support for Read Charlotte, a Community Initiative to Improve Early Literacy IN Charlotte-mecklenburg.
$150,000
Cms Foundation (Nbct & Tlp)
Charlotte, NC
Program Support to Increase the Number of National Board Certified Teachers and Revamp the Teacher Leader Pathway Professional Development Curriculum.
$125,000
Foundation of the University of North Carolina Charlotte (Tutoring)
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for Teacher Candidates to Have a High Quality Clinical Experience by Tutoring K-5 Grade Cms Students IN Foundational Reading.
$122,439
East Carolina University Foundation Inc
Greenville, NC
Program Support for a 4-Year Study Exploring the Impact of Burnout and How It Can Be Mitigated for Preservice and Early Career Teachers.
$120,462
Heart Math Tutoring Inc
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Support to Help Elementary School Students Build Critical Foundational Math Skills and Academic Confidence.
$100,000
Teach for America Inc
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for Recruiting, Training, and Developing Impact-driven Teachers and Leaders. Teach for America Supports First- and Second-year Teachers Who Teach Some of the Most Vulnerable Students IN Highest Need Classrooms.
$100,000
International House of Metrolina Inc
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for Multi-language Learners to Receive Literacy Tutoring After School and During the Summer Months.
$80,000
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for Y Readers Year-round Programming to Accelerate Literacy Growth for Kindergarten Through Third Grade Students IN Cms.
$75,000
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Program Support to Provide Educational Programming and Integrated Clinical Experiences for Teacher Candidates to Create the First Ever Inclusive Education Minor IN North Carolina.
$72,018
National Black Child Development Institute-carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for the Family Empowerment Program to Build the Capacity of Parents and Caregivers.
$68,000
Urbanpromise Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Support for a Year-round Program for Low-income Students That Provides Out-of-school-time Academic and Spiritual Development.
$65,000
Communities IN Schools of Charlotte-mecklenburg Inc
Charlotte, NC
Program Support for an Expanded Elementary Footprint and Enhanced Programming to Provide Mecklenburg County Students With a Strong Foundation for Academic Success.
$60,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Belk Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Belk Foundation reported 40 itemized grants totaling $2.1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS, CMS FOUNDATION (NBCT & TLP), FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE (TUTORING), among 37 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Belk Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Belk Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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