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Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 581450874  ·  Private foundation

Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $22.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 168 individual grants from this funder — $8.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.1M
Total assets
168
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation funds

Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceEducationFinancial EmpowermentHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Myers Park United Methodist Church
Capital Campaign $1,000,000, School partnerships $40,000
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2021
Myers Park United Methodist Church
Memorial Organ $70,000,Freedom School $50,000, Music Fund $5,000, Walter Ball Fund $50,000
Charlotte, NC$175K2017
Myers Park United Methodist Church
COVID-19 local response $100,000, Freedom School $50,000
Charlotte, NC$150K2020
Freedom School Partners
Sustainability of existing sites
Charlotte, NC$135K2020
Freedom School Partners
Support sites and workforce development
Charlotte, NC$135K2021
On Eagles Wings Ministries
Educational support $90,000 Y4A Strenghering Leadership $40,000
Ashville, NC$130K2023
On Eagles Wings Ministries
Education Program $30,000, Residential/educational programs $60,000, Youth 4 Abolition prevention & awareness $40,000
Ashville, NC$130K2021
On Eagles Wings Ministries
Care & Educational support $90,000 College Interns $40,000
Ashville, NC$130K2024
On Eagles Wings Ministries
Education - crisis intervention
Ashville, NC$130K2022
Freedom School Partners
Reinvestment, Sustainability, Workforce Development
Charlotte, NC$125K2018
Communities in Schools
Reengage, readjust & reclaim program $115,000, Employee Support Fund $10,000
Charlotte, NC$125K2021
Freedom School Partners
Existing Programs
Charlotte, NC$125K2017
Providence United Mehodist Church
Freedom School $40,000, Music related $40,000, St John's campus $9,500, Upgrade video $20,000, Unresticted 40,000
Charlotte, NC$110K2017
Communities in Schools
Educational Equity
Charlotte, NC$100K2023
Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte
Emergency Shelter
Charlotte, NC$100K2023

Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$904K
2018$952K
2020$1.2M
2021$2.2M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation

From Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“September 30”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation

Does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation fund?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Myers Park United Methodist Church, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Myers Park United Methodist Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation give in grants?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.8M over 168 grants.
Where is Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation located?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581450874.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation'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 Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.