North State Foundation Inc

EIN 26-1986674 · NC · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4K Funds in TN, NC, WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, North State Foundation Inc based in NC paid 11 grants totaling $86.5K to 11 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $4K. Its largest recipients included CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION, NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY, and SPCA OF WAKE COUNTY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,972,690
Giving (latest yr)
$86,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$4K
Recipients
11
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chi Omega Foundation$50,000
  • North Carolina Aquarium Society$10,000
  • Spca of Wake County$5,000
  • Street Dogs and Stray Cats Inc$5,000
  • Pullen Memorial Baptist Church$4,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$50,000 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$34,000 · 9 grants
  • Washington$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Chi Omega Foundation
Memphis, TN
General Support
$50,000
North Carolina Aquarium Society
Raleigh, NC
Maintenance of Facilities and Promotion of Activities
$10,000
Street Dogs and Stray Cats Inc
Selma, NC
General Support
$5,000
Spca of Wake County
Raleigh, NC
Provide Shelter for Homeless, Abused And/or Neglected
$5,000
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Raleigh, NC
General Support
$4,000
Safe Haven for Cats
Raleigh, NC
General Support
$4,000
Christian Veterinary Mission
Lynnwood, WA
General Support
$2,500
Ruff
Garner, NC
General Suppor
$2,000
Snowflake Animal Rescue
Raleigh, NC
General Support
$2,000
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
Wake Forest, NC
General Support
$1,000
Johnston County Animal Protection League
Smithfield, NC
General Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

North State Foundation Inc is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, North State Foundation Inc reported 11 itemized grants totaling $86.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $4K).

Recent recipients include CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION, NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SOCIETY, SPCA OF WAKE COUNTY, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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