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Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation

EIN 56-6085407 · NC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in NC, GA, FL +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation based in NC paid 36 grants totaling $1.1M to 36 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $280K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF ASHEVILLE MUNI, GOLF FORE FUN INC - FIRST TEE CENTRAL CAROLINA, and NORTH CAROLINA FOLK FESTIVAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,956,931
Giving (latest yr)
$1,099,481
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
36
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
27
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of Asheville Muni$280,000
  • Golf Fore Fun Inc - First Tee Central Carolina$210,000
  • North Carolina Folk Festival$100,000
  • Shift Education$100,000
  • Piedmont Triad Partnership$50,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$1,055,256 · 30 grants
  • Georgia$27,700 · 2 grants
  • Florida$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Mississippi$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$525 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Friends of Asheville Muni
Asheville, NC
To Be a Fundraising Partner for Ashevilles Municipal Golf Course, Supporting the Restoration of the Course and On-going Initiatives That Support and Encourage the Rich Legacy of Golf at Muni As a Course That Is Accessible, Affordable and Enjoyable for Everyone.
$280,000
Golf Fore Fun Inc - First Tee Central Carolina
Clemmons, NC
To Impact the Lives of Young People by Providing Learning Facilities and Educational Programs That Promote Character Development and Life-enhancing Values Through the Game of Golf.
$210,000
Shift Education
Greensboro, NC
To Boldy Accelerate Student Potential by Creating Diverse Educational and Workforce Pathways.
$100,000
North Carolina Folk Festival
Greensboro, NC
To Honor, Celebrate and Share the Meaningful Ways IN Which Communities Express Their Creativity and Cultural Traditions Through Music, Dance, Food, Crafts and Other Folk Arts to Enhance Appreciation of Diverse Traditions and Contribute to Community Vibrancy and Inclusivity.
$100,000
Piedmont Triad Partnership
Greensboro, NC
To Serve As a Regional Organization to Market, Advertise and Promote the 12 County Area of the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina, for the Purpose of Enhancing Economic Development Opportunities.
$50,000
Winston-salem Tennis Inc
Winstonsalem, NC
To Promote Tennis IN All Our Communities by Directing Clinics, Tournaments, Training/educating Instructors an Sponsoring Youth and Adult Programs.
$50,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
To Promote Philanthropy, Maintain a Permanent Collection of Endowment Funds, and Serve As a Leader IN Shaping Effective Responses for Community Issues for Greater Greensboro.
$33,500
Forsyth Backpack Program
Winstonsalem, NC
To Provide Children IN Need With Nutritious Food, Comfort Items OR Certain Basic Necessities Through the Use of Backpacks and Other Efficient Means.
$25,000
Out of the Garden Project
Greensboro, NC
To Provide Tangible Signs of Love IN the Piedmont Triad of NC So That No Children Go to Bed Hungry.
$25,000
Backpack Beginnings
Greensboro, NC
To Provide Children IN Need With Nutritious Food, Comfort Items OR Certain Basic Necessities Through the Use of Backpacks and Other Efficient Means.
$25,000
Greensboro Sports Foundation (Support for Community Sports Initiatives)
Greensboro, NC
To Promote Amateur Athletic Events IN Greensboro, NC.
$25,000
United Way of Greater High Point Inc
High Point, NC
To Develop Resources and Partnerships That Make a Measurable Difference IN People's Lives.
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Piedmont Triad Charitable 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, Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $280K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF ASHEVILLE MUNI, GOLF FORE FUN INC - FIRST TEE CENTRAL CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA FOLK FESTIVAL, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Piedmont Triad Charitable 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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