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Community Foundation of Greater

Greensboro, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561380249  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Greater is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $32.8M in annual giving against $253.8M in assets. This page documents the 1,244 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation of Greater — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$32.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$253.8M
Total assets
1,244
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Greater funds

Community Foundation of Greater's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Greater, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Greensboro
PERFORMING ART CENTER
Greensboro, NC$12.9M2020
Alamance Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Burlington, NC$9.4M2018
Vanguard Charitable
GENERAL SUPPORT
Warwick, RI$1.8M2020
Alamance Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Burlington, NC$1.5M2024
Say Yes Guilford
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$1.5M2020
Say Yes to Education Guilford
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$1.3M2018
Uncg Excellence Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$1.3M2020
Ben L Smith High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$1.1M2022
Southern Vision Alliance
GENERAL SUPPORT
Durham, NC$1.1M2023
United Way of Greater Greensboro
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$1.1M2020
City of Greensboro
STEVEN TANGER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Greensboro, NC$1.0M2018
United Methodist Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Huntersville, NC$1.0M2018
United Methodist Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Huntersville, NC$1.0M2020
West Market Street United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$758K2018
Shifted
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$686K2023

Community Foundation of Greater giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$22.9M
2020$28.0M
2022$11.9M
2023$11.3M
2024$14.5M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Greater

Community Foundation of Greater'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 cfgg.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater

Does Community Foundation of Greater accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Greater'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 Community Foundation of Greater fund?
Community Foundation of Greater's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Greensboro, Alamance Community Foundation, Vanguard Charitable. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Greater give in grants?
Community Foundation of Greater reported $32.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $88.6M over 1,244 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Greater located?
Community Foundation of Greater is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561380249.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Greater'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 Community Foundation of Greater. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.