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Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561853108  ·  Private foundation

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mecklenburg Partnership for Children has awarded $124.8M across 149 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Mecklenburg County. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$16.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.7M
Total assets
149
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Mecklenburg Partnership for Children funds

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, early childhood education, education, health care.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mecklenburg Partnership for Children, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mecklenburg County
MECK. PRE-K
Charlotte, NC$19.9M2025
Mecklenburg County
MECK. PRE-K
Charlotte, NC$19.0M2024
Mecklenburg County
MECK PRE-K
Charlotte, NC$18.1M2023
Mecklenburg County
MECK PRE-K
Charlotte, NC$17.6M2022
Mecklenburg County
MECK PRE-K
Charlotte, NC$9.9M2020
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
NC PRE-K PROGRAM
Charlotte, NC$5.4M2019
Childcare Resources
QUALITY EVERY DAY
Charlotte, NC$1.4M2022
Childcare Resources
QUALITY EVERY DAY
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2024
Childcare Resources
QUALITY EVERY DAY
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2025
Childcare Resources
QUALITY EVERY DAY
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2023
Childcare Resources
QUALITY EVERY DAY
Charlotte, NC$1.3M2020
Meck Co Health Dept
HEALTHY FAMILIES
Charlotte, NC$580K2019
Meck Co Health Dept
HEALTHY FAMILIES
Charlotte, NC$530K2018
Childcare Resources
PRESCHOOL
Charlotte, NC$524K2018
Childcare Resources
PRESCHOOL
Charlotte, NC$509K2020

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.2M
2019$10.3M
2020$15.2M
2022$22.3M
2023$23.1M
2024$24.1M
2025$24.6M

How to apply for funding from Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

Mecklenburg Partnership for Children'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 smartstartofmeck.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Mecklenburg Partnership for Children

Does Mecklenburg Partnership for Children accept grant applications?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children'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 Mecklenburg Partnership for Children fund?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Mecklenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Mecklenburg County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mecklenburg Partnership for Children give in grants?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children reported $16.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $124.8M over 149 grants.
Where is Mecklenburg Partnership for Children located?
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561853108.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mecklenburg Partnership for Children'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 Mecklenburg Partnership for Children. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.