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Conservation Trust for North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina  ·  EIN 581552188  ·  Private foundation

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Conservation Trust for North Carolina has awarded $11.4M across 73 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Tar River Land Conservancy. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.9M
Total assets
73
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Conservation Trust for North Carolina funds

Conservation Trust for North Carolina's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.

EducationEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Conservation Trust for North Carolina, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tar River Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Louisburg, NC$4.8M2019
Tar River Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Louisburg, NC$1.2M2018
Triangle Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$662K2017
Tar River Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Louisburg, NC$588K2020
Triangle Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$461K2019
Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$378K2018
Durham Soil & Water Conservation District
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$360K2018
Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Value Inc
Assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$247K2018
Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$217K2019
Triangle Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$198K2020
Triangle Land Conservancy
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$143K2018
Triangle Land Conservancy
Assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$140K2022
Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
Land owner outreach and education, assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$113K2020
Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Value Inc
Assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$111K2020
Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Value Inc
Assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values.
Durham, NC$102K2019

Conservation Trust for North Carolina giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$2.6M
2019$6.0M
2020$1.2M
2022$300K
2023$48K
2024$98K

How to apply for funding from Conservation Trust for North Carolina

Conservation Trust for North Carolina'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 ctnc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Conservation Trust for North Carolina

Does Conservation Trust for North Carolina accept grant applications?
Conservation Trust for North Carolina'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 Conservation Trust for North Carolina fund?
Conservation Trust for North Carolina's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Tar River Land Conservancy, Tar River Land Conservancy, Triangle Land Conservancy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Conservation Trust for North Carolina give in grants?
Conservation Trust for North Carolina reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.4M over 73 grants.
Where is Conservation Trust for North Carolina located?
Conservation Trust for North Carolina is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581552188.
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About this profile. This page is built from Conservation Trust for North Carolina'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 Conservation Trust for North Carolina. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.