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Schug Foundation

EIN 56-6583795 · NC · NTEE T20

Education funderEducation funders in North CarolinaAll North Carolina foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.4K Funds in NC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Schug Foundation based in NC paid 68 grants totaling $206.9K to 68 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $16K, with a median of $2.4K. Its largest recipients included CPCC FOUNDATION, NATALIE KIRKINDOLL, and JORDAN BRAGA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$797,349
Giving (latest yr)
$206,908
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
68
Median grant
$2.4K
Recipients
68
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Cpcc Foundation$16,000
  • Natalie Kirkindoll$6,000
  • Jordan Braga$5,024
  • Ty Hendricks$5,000
  • Taylor Sollie$4,875

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$206,908 · 68 grants

Grants Paid (68)

Cpcc Foundation
Charlotte, NC
Tuition
$16,000
Natalie Kirkindoll
Clyde, NC
Unc Ashevilletuition
$6,000
Jordan Braga
Waynesville, NC
NC State Universitytuition
$5,024
Ty Hendricks
Lake Junaluska, NC
Gardner Webb Univ.tuition and Laptop
$5,000
Taylor Sollie
Clyde, NC
Gardner Webb Universitytuition
$4,875
Ale'ja Wright
Charlotte, NC
Unc Greensborotuition
$4,500
Colin Decker
Maggie Valley, NC
Davidson Collegetuition
$4,500
Serenity Bethea
Charlotte, NC
Winston Salem State Univ.tuition
$4,000
Miyonah Whitaker
Charlotte, NC
Duke Universitytuition
$4,000
Addison Grammatico
Mooresville, NC
Unc Greensborotuition
$4,000
Destiny Gilliard
Charlotte, NC
Fayetteville State Univtuition
$4,000
Alexis Stevenson
Clyde, NC
Western Carolina Univ.tuition
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Schug Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs.

In its most recent filing, Schug Foundation reported 68 itemized grants totaling $206.9K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $16K (median $2.4K).

Recent recipients include CPCC FOUNDATION, NATALIE KIRKINDOLL, JORDAN BRAGA, among 68 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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