Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid Grant Funders in North Carolina
438 foundations with a documented disaster relief & emergency aid focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $125.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 438 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 disaster relief & emergency aid funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $26.5M | 253 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $10.7M | 11 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $4.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Direct Relief | California | $4.2M | 30 | 2025 |
| 5 | United Way Worldwide | Virginia | $3.1M | 59 | 2024 |
| 6 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $2.6M | 27 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of Greater High Point Inc | North Carolina | $2.5M | 21 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Josetta Fund | Massachusetts | $2.3M | 5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Habitat for Humanity of Nc Inc | North Carolina | $1.9M | 8 | 2024 |
| 10 | Operation Airdrop Inc | Texas | $1.9M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | C a Cannon Char Trust #1 (#190) | North Carolina | $1.8M | 5 | 2025 |
| 12 | Wnc Bridge Foundation | North Carolina | $1.8M | 80 | 2024 |
| 13 | Amy Wellness Foundation | North Carolina | $1.6M | 17 | 2024 |
| 14 | Realtors Relief Foundation | Illinois | $1.6M | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Colorado | $1.5M | 2 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest disaster relief & emergency aid funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 438 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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