Laughing Gull Foundation
Durham, North Carolina · EIN 364749289 · Private foundation
Based in Durham, North Carolina, Laughing Gull Foundation has awarded $27.2M across 565 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Southerners on New Ground. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Laughing Gull Foundation funds
Laughing Gull Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, justice involved, lgbtq people, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southerners on New Ground SOUTHERN POWER FUND | Atlanta, GA | $304K | 2020 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $160K | 2024 |
| Partnership for Southern Equity PROJECT SUPP JUSTICE40 ACCELERATOR | Atlanta, GA | $150K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Laughing Gull Foundation
Laughing Gull Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Laughing Gull Foundation
- Does Laughing Gull Foundation accept grant applications?
- Laughing Gull Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Laughing Gull Foundation fund?
- Laughing Gull Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Southerners on New Ground, Campaign for Southern Equality, Partnership for Southern Equity. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Laughing Gull Foundation give in grants?
- Laughing Gull Foundation reported $4.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.2M over 565 grants.
- Where is Laughing Gull Foundation located?
- Laughing Gull Foundation is based in Durham, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364749289.
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