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The Dickson Foundation Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 566022339  ·  Private foundation

The Dickson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.3M in grants paid and $60.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 520 individual grants from this funder — $14.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$60.4M
Total assets
520
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Dickson Foundation Inc funds

The Dickson Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
GENERAL PURPOSE
See Attached Statement, NC$3.3M2020
Coalition for Liberty
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$625K2023
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$301K2023
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$301K2022
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$301K2024
Nc State University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$220K2022
Lees Mcrae College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Banner Elk, NC$201K2024
Samaritan's Purse
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boone, NC$200K2024
Davidson College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Davidson, NC$182K2022
Davidson College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Davidson, NC$182K2023
Southminster
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$155K2022
Charlotte Country Day School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$152K2022
Nc State University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$128K2024
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$127K2024
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$126K2023

The Dickson Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.3M
2022$3.6M
2023$3.4M
2024$3.8M

How to apply for funding from The Dickson Foundation Inc

The Dickson Foundation Inc's public filing indicates it does not accept unsolicited grant applications — its giving generally goes to organizations it has identified or already has a relationship with. That does not make it unreachable. The realistic path in is relationship first: find a board connection, attend something it convenes, or send a brief, warm introduction long before any ask.

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Frequently asked questions about The Dickson Foundation Inc

Does The Dickson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Dickson Foundation Inc reports that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is directed to organizations it has identified itself. Building a relationship before any ask is the realistic way in.
What does The Dickson Foundation Inc fund?
The Dickson Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, Coalition for Liberty, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Dickson Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Dickson Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.1M over 520 grants.
Where is The Dickson Foundation Inc located?
The Dickson Foundation Inc is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 566022339.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Dickson Foundation 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 The Dickson Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.