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Center for Community Self-help

Durham, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561271685  ·  Private foundation

Center for Community Self-help is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.5M in annual giving against $45.3M in assets. This page documents the 50 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Center for Community Self-help — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$45.3M
Total assets
50
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Center for Community Self-help funds

Center for Community Self-help's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Center for Community Self-help, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Self-help Ventures Fund
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$5.3M2022
Self-help Federal Cu
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$2.3M2020
Selfhelp Ventures Fund
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$1.2M2024
Self-help Ventures Fund
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$940K2017
Self-help Ventures Fund
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$842K2018
Selfhelp Credit Union
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$820K2024
Self-help Commdevelopcorp
Affordable Housing
Durham, NC$494K2023
Self-help Federal Credit Union
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$438K2017
Self-help Federal Cu
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$430K2022
Self-help Credit Union
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$411K2020
Self-help Ventures Fund
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$376K2020
Selfhelp Federal Cu
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$361K2024
Center for Responsible Lending
Research & Innovation
Durham, NC$360K2024
Self-help Credit Union
Charitable Lending
Durham, NC$325K2022
Center for Responsible Lending
Research & Innovation
Durham, NC$300K2023

Center for Community Self-help giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.5M
2020$3.4M
2022$6.4M
2023$1.8M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Center for Community Self-help

Center for Community Self-help'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 self-help.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Center for Community Self-help

Does Center for Community Self-help accept grant applications?
Center for Community Self-help'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 Center for Community Self-help fund?
Center for Community Self-help's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Self-help Ventures Fund, Self-help Federal Cu, Selfhelp Ventures Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Center for Community Self-help give in grants?
Center for Community Self-help reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.1M over 50 grants.
Where is Center for Community Self-help located?
Center for Community Self-help is based in Durham, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561271685.
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About this profile. This page is built from Center for Community Self-help'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 Center for Community Self-help. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.