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The Anonymous Fund

Greensboro, North Carolina  ·  EIN 562152734  ·  Private foundation

The Anonymous Fund is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $997K in annual giving against $10.7M in assets. This page documents the 106 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Anonymous Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$997K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.7M
Total assets
106
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Anonymous Fund funds

The Anonymous Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

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

familiesfoster youthlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Anonymous Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg
4TH INSTALLMENT OF 1.2M PLEDGE FOR TANGER CENTER
Greensboro, NC$300K2022
Foundation of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg
2ND INSTALLMENT OF 1.2M PLEDGE FOR TANGER CENTER
Greensboro, NC$300K2020
Canterbury School
1ST INSTALLMENT OF $1M PLEDGE FOR LIBRARY & ADMIN BLDG
Greensboro, NC$250K2020
Canterbury School
4TH INSTALLMENT OF $1M PLEDGE FOR LIBRARY & ADMIN BLDG
Greensboro, NC$250K2023
Canterbury School
3RD INSTALLMENT OF $1M PLEDGE FOR LIBRARY & ADMIN BLDG
Greensboro, NC$250K2022
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNCG CONCERT AND LECTURE SERIES
Greensboro, NC$100K2022
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
TO REDEFINE THE PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY AS AN INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE INSTITUTION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN STUDENTS' LIVES.
Greensboro, NC$100K2024
Samaritan's Purse
TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL AID TO HURTING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
Boone, NC$100K2024
Cone Health Philanthropy
TO ELIMINATE HEALTH INEQUITIES BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS AND PROMOTING WELLNESS ACROSS THE REGION.
Greensboro, NC$100K2024
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
FINAL PAYMENT OF 2018 CONCERT AND LECTURE SERIES
Greensboro, NC$100K2023
The Santa Fe Opera
2020 PLEDGE
Santa Fe, NM$50K2020
Guilford College
THE LOYALTY FUND
Greensboro, NC$50K2023
Pennybyrn
2ND INSTALLMENT OF $100,000 PLEDGE FOR TRANSITIONAL REHAB
High Point, NC$50K2020
Guilford College
GENERAL OPERATING
Greensboro, NC$50K2020
The Santa Fe Opera
SUPPORT OF HARRY BICKET'S CONDUCTING
Santa Fe, NM$50K2023

The Anonymous Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$996K
2022$814K
2023$605K
2024$521K

How to apply for funding from The Anonymous Fund

The Anonymous Fund'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Anonymous Fund

Does The Anonymous Fund accept grant applications?
The Anonymous Fund'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 The Anonymous Fund fund?
The Anonymous Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg, Foundation of Greater Greensboro - Cfgg, Canterbury School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Anonymous Fund give in grants?
The Anonymous Fund reported $997K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 106 grants.
Where is The Anonymous Fund located?
The Anonymous Fund is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562152734.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Anonymous Fund'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 The Anonymous Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.