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Southminster Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561443222  ·  Private foundation

Southminster Inc is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $242.7M in assets. This page documents the 123 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Southminster Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$242.7M
Total assets
123
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Southminster Inc funds

Southminster Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

familiesfoster youthlow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Southminster Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Ivey
PROGRAMMING, SEED FUNDING FOR BRAIN HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM
Charlotte, NC$261K2022
The Ivey
SUPPORT FOR BRAIN HEALTH AND RESPITE PROGRAMMING
Charlotte, NC$200K2023
The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte Inc
TO SUPPORT SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY
Charlotte, NC$181K2023
The Ivey
SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DAY PROGRAM
Charlotte, NC$175K2025
The Shepherd's Center of Programming and Services Charlotte Inc
TO SUPPORT SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY
Charlotte, NC$148K2025
Unc Charlotte
CARGIVER STUDY, DONATION
Charlotte, NC$119K2022
The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
TO SUPPORT SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY
Charlotte, NC$117K2024
The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
TO SUPPORT SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY
Charlotte, NC$115K2022
Unc Charlotte
RENAISSANCE WEST PROJECT
Charlotte, NC$100K2018
The Ivey
CONTINUED SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$100K2024
Memory & Movement Center Charlotte
SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAINING
Charlotte, NC$100K2025
Potions & Pixels
AGING & POVERTY SIMULATION DEVELOPMENT
Charlotte, NC$83K2024
Arts
ARTSREACH PROGRAMMING, STUDIO 345, AND SPONSORING A SCHOLARSHIP
Charlotte, NC$75K2022
Sustain Charlotte
FUNDING TO HELP SUPPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Charlotte, NC$70K2024
Unc Charlotte
CAREGIVER STUDY, FUND SENIOR POVERTY SIMULATION
Charlotte, NC$67K2023

Southminster Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$328K
2018$342K
2019$314K
2020$415K
2022$769K
2023$620K
2024$596K
2025$651K

How to apply for funding from Southminster Inc

Southminster Inc'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 southminster.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Southminster Inc

Does Southminster Inc accept grant applications?
Southminster Inc'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 Southminster Inc fund?
Southminster Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Ivey, The Ivey, The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Southminster Inc give in grants?
Southminster Inc reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 123 grants.
Where is Southminster Inc located?
Southminster Inc is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561443222.
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About this profile. This page is built from Southminster Inc'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 Southminster Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.