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A J Fletcher Foundation

Raleigh, North Carolina  ·  EIN 237423031  ·  Private foundation

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, A J Fletcher Foundation has awarded $36.0M across 278 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fletcher Academy School of Achievement. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$154.9M
Total assets
278
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What A J Fletcher Foundation funds

A J Fletcher Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for A J Fletcher Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fletcher Academy School of Achievement
SCHOOL BUILDING PROJ.; CAMPUS RENO. PROJ.; GEN. OPS/SCHOLARSHIP SUPP.; LITERACY OUTREACH PROG.
Raleigh, NC$3.7M2020
The Fletcher Academy School of Achievement Inc
OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$2.7M2024
North Carolina Community Foundation
DIX PARK GIFT FUND
Raleigh, NC$2.0M2020
North Carolina Community Foundation
DIX PARK GIFT FUND
Raleigh, NC$2.0M2021
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
DIX PARK SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2023
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
DOROTHEA DIX PARK GIFT FUND
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2022
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
DOROTHEA DIX PARK FUND
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2024
The Fletcher Academy School of Achievement Inc
CAMPUS EXPANSION LAND PURCHASE
Raleigh, NC$600K2023
The Fletcher Academy School of Achievement Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Raleigh, NC$500K2023
School of Journalism Foundation of North Carolina Inc
BROADCAST STUDIO
Chapel Hill, NC$500K2023
Unc Hussman School of Journalism and Media Foundation
BROADCAST STUDIO
Chapel Hill, NC$500K2024
The Fletcher Academy
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Raleigh, NC$500K2021
Unc School of Media and Journalism
BROADCAST TV STUDIO FOR EDUCATION AND MEDIA
Chapel Hill, NC$500K2022
The Fletcher Academy School of Achiviement Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Raleigh, NC$500K2022
Nc Justice Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$425K2020

A J Fletcher Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$8.3M
2021$6.0M
2022$6.2M
2023$6.7M
2024$8.8M

How to apply for funding from A J Fletcher Foundation

A J Fletcher Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ajf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about A J Fletcher Foundation

Does A J Fletcher Foundation accept grant applications?
A J Fletcher Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does A J Fletcher Foundation fund?
A J Fletcher Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Fletcher Academy School of Achievement, The Fletcher Academy School of Achievement Inc, North Carolina Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does A J Fletcher Foundation give in grants?
A J Fletcher Foundation reported $8.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.0M over 278 grants.
Where is A J Fletcher Foundation located?
A J Fletcher Foundation is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237423031.
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About this profile. This page is built from A J Fletcher Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with A J Fletcher Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.