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The Belk Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 27-0237197 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $5.9M
- Grants reported
- 105
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- $2.2M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | $2.1M |
| 2023 | 65 | $3.8M |
Where The Belk Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE INC (TUTORING) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR TEACHER CANDIDATES TO HAVE A HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TUTORING K-5 GRADE CMS STUDENTS IN FOUNDATIONAL READING. | 2023 | $166.2K |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE INC (TUTORING) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR TEACHER CANDIDATES TO HAVE A HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TUTORING K-5 GRADE CMS STUDENTS IN FOUNDATIONAL READING. | 2023 | $166.2K |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE EARLY LITERACY IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG. | 2024 | $150K |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE % OF THIRD GRADERS READING ON GRADE LEVEL. | 2023 | $150K |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE % OF THIRD GRADERS READING ON GRADE LEVEL. | 2023 | $150K |
| CMS FOUNDATION (NBCT & TLP) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND REVAMP THE TEACHER LEADER PATHWAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM. | 2024 | $125K |
| FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE (TUTORING) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR TEACHER CANDIDATES TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TUTORING K-5 GRADE CMS STUDENTS IN FOUNDATIONAL READING. | 2024 | $122.4K |
| EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | GREENVILLE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR A 4-YEAR STUDY EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF BURNOUT AND HOW IT CAN BE MITIGATED FOR PRESERVICE AND EARLY CAREER TEACHERS. | 2024 | $120.5K |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING IMPACT-DRIVEN TEACHERS AND LEADERS. TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS FIRST-AND SECOND-YEAR TEACHERS WHO TEACH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN HIGHEST NEED CLASSROOMS. | 2023 | $100K |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING IMPACT-DRIVEN TEACHERS AND LEADERS. TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR TEACHERS WHO TEACH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN HIGHEST NEED CLASSROOMS. | 2024 | $100K |
| HEART MATH TUTORING INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD CRITICAL FOUNDATIONAL MATH SKILLS AND ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE. | 2024 | $100K |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING IMPACT-DRIVEN TEACHERS AND LEADERS. TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS FIRST-AND SECOND-YEAR TEACHERS WHO TEACH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN HIGHEST NEED CLASSROOMS. | 2023 | $100K |
| AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE TUTORING TO ASPIRING 1ST - 3RD GRADE READERS WHO ARE BEHIND IN READING. ALSO ADDITIONAL FUNDING AWARDED TO LAUNCH A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH OF THEIR TUTORING PROGRAM. | 2023 | $100K |
| AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE TUTORING TO ASPIRING 1ST - 3RD GRADE READERS WHO ARE BEHIND IN READING. ALSO ADDITIONAL FUNDING AWARDED TO LAUNCH A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH OF THEIR TUTORING PROGRAM. | 2023 | $100K |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (TURNAROUND) | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURGS LOWEST-PERFORMING SCHOOLS THROUGH TEACHER RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND RETENTION. | 2023 | $87.2K |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (TURNAROUND) | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURGS LOWEST-PERFORMING SCHOOLS THROUGH TEACHER RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND RETENTION. | 2023 | $87.2K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (EQUITABLE ROSTERING) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PILOT A SYSTEM FOR STUDENT ROSTERING PRACTICES. | 2023 | $82K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (EQUITABLE ROSTERING) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PILOT A SYSTEM FOR STUDENT ROSTERING PRACTICES. | 2023 | $82K |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF METROLINA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO RECEIVE LITERACY TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. | 2023 | $80K |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF METROLINA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO RECEIVE LITERACY TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. | 2024 | $80K |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF METROLINA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO RECEIVE LITERACY TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. | 2023 | $80K |
| HELPING EDUCATION | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO DELIVER READING FLUENCY LITERACY PROGRAMMING TO CMS STUDENTS. | 2023 | $75K |
| YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR Y READERS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO ACCELERATE LITERACY GROWTH FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN CMS. | 2024 | $75K |
| HEART MATH TUTORING INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A MATH INTERVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CURRICULUM AND ON-SITE SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS IN TITLE I CMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. | 2023 | $75K |
| YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR Y READERS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO ACCELERATE LITERACY GROWTH FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN CMS. | 2023 | $75K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Belk Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (3 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.