K-12 Education Grant Funders in North Carolina
167 foundations with a documented k-12 education focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $126.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 167 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active k-12 education funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catawba County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $13.6M | 30 | 2025 |
| 2 | Randolph County Partnership for | North Carolina | $12.6M | 34 | 2025 |
| 3 | Burke County Smart Start Inc | North Carolina | $11.9M | 26 | 2025 |
| 4 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $9.2M | 63 | 2024 |
| 5 | Cabarrus County Partnership for | North Carolina | $7.8M | 28 | 2025 |
| 6 | Region a Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $6.5M | 35 | 2024 |
| 7 | Cleveland County Partnership for | North Carolina | $4.9M | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | Mecklenburg Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $4.6M | 16 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Belk Foundation | North Carolina | $3.6M | 58 | 2024 |
| 10 | Sampson County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $3.4M | 8 | 2019 |
| 11 | Raleigh Charter School Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $2.9M | 7 | 2025 |
| 12 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $2.8M | 12 | 2023 |
| 13 | Jones County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $1.9M | 5 | 2024 |
| 14 | National Center for Teacher Residencies | Illinois | $1.9M | 24 | 2025 |
| 15 | North Carolina Glaxosmithkline | North Carolina | $1.8M | 22 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest k-12 education funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 167 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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