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George Foundation Inc

Hickory, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561282417  ·  Private foundation

George Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $813K in grants paid and $11.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 287 individual grants from this funder — $7.0M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$813K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.9M
Total assets
287
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What George Foundation Inc funds

George Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for George Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sabre Society of North Carolina
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$500K2022
The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$500K2022
Hickory Day School Inc
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Hickory, NC$400K2023
Hickory Museum of Art Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$400K2025
YMCA of Catawba Valley
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Hickory, NC$200K2023
Catawba Valley Community College Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$150K2024
YMCA of Catawba Valley
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$150K2024
American National Red Cross
GENERAL SUPPORT
Greensboro, NC$120K2024
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Winstonsalem, NC$110K2024
Manna Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
Asheville, NC$100K2024
Catawba Valley Community College Foundation Inc
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Hickory, NC$100K2023
Hart Square Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Vale, NC$100K2020
Salem Academy & College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Winstonsalem, NC$100K2022
YMCA of Catawba Valley
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$100K2022
YMCA of Catawba Valley
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hickory, NC$100K2025

George Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$813K
2022$1.9M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.6M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from George Foundation Inc

George Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about George Foundation Inc

Does George Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
George Foundation Inc'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 George Foundation Inc fund?
George Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Sabre Society of North Carolina, The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, Hickory Day School Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does George Foundation Inc give in grants?
George Foundation Inc reported $813K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.0M over 287 grants.
Where is George Foundation Inc located?
George Foundation Inc is based in Hickory, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561282417.
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About this profile. This page is built from George Foundation Inc'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 George Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.