Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in North Carolina
52 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $111.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 52 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $22.3M | 9 | 2024 |
| 2 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $9.2M | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $8.9M | 11 | 2024 |
| 4 | North Fund | District of Columbia | $2.8M | 12 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $1.6M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $1.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Duke Energy Foundation | North Carolina | $1.3M | 75 | 2020 |
| 9 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.2M | 2 | 2023 |
| 10 | John Rex Endowment | North Carolina | $1.2M | 17 | 2024 |
| 11 | Ally Charitable Foundation | North Carolina | $1.2M | 3 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 52 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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