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Outer Banks Community Foundation

Southern Shores, North Carolina  ·  EIN 581516313  ·  Private foundation

Outer Banks Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Southern Shores, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.7M in grants paid and $22.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 5 individual grants from this funder — $5.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.3M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Outer Banks Community Foundation funds

Outer Banks Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Outer Banks Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached$1.7M2024
See Attached$1.5M2020
See Attached$1.1M2023
See Attached$791K2022
See Attached$317K2018

Outer Banks Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$317K
2020$1.5M
2022$791K
2023$1.1M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Outer Banks Community Foundation

Outer Banks Community Foundation'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 obcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Outer Banks Community Foundation

Does Outer Banks Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Outer Banks Community Foundation'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 Outer Banks Community Foundation fund?
Outer Banks Community Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include See Attached, See Attached, See Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Outer Banks Community Foundation give in grants?
Outer Banks Community Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 5 grants.
Where is Outer Banks Community Foundation located?
Outer Banks Community Foundation is based in Southern Shores, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581516313.
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About this profile. This page is built from Outer Banks Community 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 Outer Banks Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.