The Belk Foundation
Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 270237197 · Private foundation
The Belk Foundation is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.1M in giving and $42.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 154 grants for The Belk Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Belk Foundation funds
The Belk Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE % OF THIRD GRADERS READIN | Charlotte, NC | $300K | 2022 |
| Foundation for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc (tutoring) PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR TEACHER CANDIDATES TO HAVE A HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TUTORING K-5 GRADE CMS STUDENTS IN FOUNDATIONAL READING | Charlotte, NC | $166K | 2024 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE % OF THIRD GRADERS READIN | Charlotte, NC | $150K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Belk Foundation
The Belk Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at belkfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Belk Foundation
- Does The Belk Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Belk Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Belk Foundation fund?
- The Belk Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Foundation for the Carolinas, Foundation for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc (tutoring). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Belk Foundation give in grants?
- The Belk Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.3M over 154 grants.
- Where is The Belk Foundation located?
- The Belk Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270237197.
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