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North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina  ·  EIN 237410301  ·  Private foundation

North Carolina Central University is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.0M in grants paid and $24.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $22.5M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.9M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What North Carolina Central University funds

North Carolina Central University's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for North Carolina Central University, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
North Carolina Central University
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Durham, NC$6.9M2023
North Carolina Central University
FOOD; ATHLETIC, RESEARCH, AND IT EQUIPMENT; FURNITURE; CLOTHING
Durham, NC$4.7M2022
North Carolina Central University
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Durham, NC$3.3M2019
North Carolina Central University
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Durham, NC$2.9M2020
North Carolina Central University
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Durham, NC$2.3M2017
North Carolina Central University
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Durham, NC$2.2M2018

North Carolina Central University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2018$2.2M
2019$3.3M
2020$2.9M
2022$4.7M
2023$6.9M

How to apply for funding from North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University'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 nccu.edu/ia/foundation.cfm.

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Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Central University

Does North Carolina Central University accept grant applications?
North Carolina Central University'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 North Carolina Central University fund?
North Carolina Central University's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include North Carolina Central University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina Central University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does North Carolina Central University give in grants?
North Carolina Central University reported $3.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.5M over 6 grants.
Where is North Carolina Central University located?
North Carolina Central University is based in Durham, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237410301.
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About this profile. This page is built from North Carolina Central University'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 North Carolina Central University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.