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Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 820576292  ·  Private foundation

Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.7M in annual giving against $173.7M in assets. This page documents the 63 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$173.7M
Total assets
63
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust funds

Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Arts & Science Council
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$7.1M2020
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$1.5M2020
Mint Museum
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$1.4M2023
Discovery Place Inc
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2023
Discovery Place Inc
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2020
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$987K2023
Mint Museum
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$959K2020
Mint Museum
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$855K2022
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$837K2022
North Carolina Performing Arts Center Foundation
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$829K2023
Arts & Science Council
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$668K2022
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$631K2020
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$600K2023
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$550K2023
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc
ARTS & CULTURE
Charlotte, NC$493K2022

Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$13.6M
2022$4.8M
2023$7.5M

How to apply for funding from Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust

Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust'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 Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust

Does Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust accept grant applications?
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust'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 Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust fund?
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Arts & Science Council, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust give in grants?
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust reported $13.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.9M over 63 grants.
Where is Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust located?
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 820576292.
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About this profile. This page is built from Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust'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 Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.