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John M Belk Endowment

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561954114  ·  Private foundation

John M Belk Endowment is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $15.7M in grants paid and $344.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 199 individual grants from this funder — $96.6M awarded across 2016–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$15.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$344.5M
Total assets
199
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John M Belk Endowment funds

John M Belk Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John M Belk Endowment, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National College Advising Corps
Preparing for Statewide Impact / Expansion and Infrastructure
Chapel Hill, NC$4.9M2019
Foundation for the Carolinas
General Operating Support
Charlottel, NC$4.5M2023
National College Advising Corps
Support for the 2020-21 School Year in North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC$3.5M2020
College Advising Corps Inc
Preparing for statewide impact
Chapel Hill, NC$3.3M2018
Nc State University
Envisioning excellence for community college leadership
Raleigh, NC$3.1M2019
Nc State University
Envisioning Excellence for Community College Leadership
Raleigh, NC$3.1M2020
College Advising Corps
General Operating Support
Chapel Hill, NC$2.9M2024
Foundation for the Carolinas
General Operating Support
Charlotte, NC$2.8M2022
Foundation for the Carolinas
General Operating Support
Charlotte, NC$2.7M2024
College Advising Corps
General Operating Support
Chapel Hill, NC$2.5M2023
Nc State University
Envisioning excellence for community college leadership
Raleigh, NC$2.5M2018
National College Advising Corps
General Operating Support
Raleigh, NC$2.1M2022
Foundation for the Carolinas
General Operating Support
Charlotte, NC$2.0M2020
Single Stop USA
Expansion of Single Stop into North Carolina Community Colleges
New York, NY$1.8M2016
North Carolina State University
BELK Center
Raleigh, NC$1.8M2022

John M Belk Endowment giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$1.9M
2017$6.0M
2018$12.1M
2019$14.5M
2020$15.7M
2022$17.0M
2023$14.7M
2024$14.7M

How to apply for funding from John M Belk Endowment

John M Belk Endowment'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 jmbendownment.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John M Belk Endowment

Does John M Belk Endowment accept grant applications?
John M Belk Endowment'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 John M Belk Endowment fund?
John M Belk Endowment's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include National College Advising Corps, Foundation for the Carolinas, National College Advising Corps. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John M Belk Endowment give in grants?
John M Belk Endowment reported $15.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $96.6M over 199 grants.
Where is John M Belk Endowment located?
John M Belk Endowment is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561954114.
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About this profile. This page is built from John M Belk Endowment'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 John M Belk Endowment. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.