Charles a Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One
Invitation OnlyConcord, North Carolina · EIN 56-6132354 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$16.8M
Organizations funded133
Typical grant$48,000
Total assets$415.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $84,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | Concord, NC | Required 40% distribution - atrium cabarrus | $6,445,789 |
| Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc | Concord, NC | The rebuilder's campus - phase 1 | $500,000 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Young Men's Christian Association | Salisbury, NC | New harrisburg YMCA (capital project) | $400,000 |
| Western Piedmont Foundation Inc | Morganton, NC | Federal pacific electrical panel replacement | $400,000 |
| Brevard College Corporation | Brevard, NC | Green hall updates and renovations | $400,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Inc | Boone, NC | Cannon music camp: scholarships, salary, & endowment | $349,000 |
| Stanly County Family YMCA | Albemarle, NC | Albemarle renovation ($300,000) & campaign consulting ($35,000) | $335,000 |
| Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County | Kannapolis, NC | Brown mill renovation | $300,000 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Hvac chiller replacement for batte center | $290,428 |
| Montgomery Community College Foundation Inc | Troy, NC | Dental hygiene classroom lab upfit & supplies | $250,000 |
| University of Mount Olive Inc | Mount Olive, NC | Safety project: kornegay bleachers | $250,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | The pearl | $250,000 |
| Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | Salisbury, NC | Enhancing public safety at novant health rowan medical center | $249,754 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation Inc | Salisbury, NC | Expanding advanced manufacturing pathways - leverage grant with the golden leaf foundation | $200,000 |
| Methodist University Inc | Fayetteville, NC | Berns student center hvac replacement | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County Inc | Concord, NC | 2025-26 operating support | $200,000 |
| Lees-Mcrae College Incorporated | Banner Elk, NC | Extensive and essential interior renovation of avery residence hall | $200,000 |
| Isothermal Community College Foundation Inc | Spindale, NC | Av equipment for the health & sciences center | $200,000 |
| Mayland Community College Foundation | Spruce Pine, NC | Hvac at health sciences building & hurricane helene relief | $197,500 |
| Foundation of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Lenoir, NC | Roof replacement on the john A. forlines jr. building | $187,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College Foundation Inc | Pendleton, SC | Central corridor project (phase 2) | $150,000 |
| Surry Community College Foundation | Dobson, NC | Automotive classroom upgrades | $150,000 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | Shuford science elevator (partial reimbursement) and hoke hall server room | $150,000 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Stephenson apartments roof replacement, roma hackney music building chiller & hamlin student center roof replacement | $150,000 |
| Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc | Roxboro, NC | Phone system upgrade & doors for administration building | $145,000 |
| South Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc | Polkton, NC | Martin technology center roof replacement | $140,000 |
| Alamance Community College Foundation Inc | Graham, NC | Rekeying project | $100,000 |
| Southwestern Community College Foundation Inc | Sylva, NC | Dental simulation equipment for new dental hygiene program | $100,000 |
| Carteret Community College Foundation Inc | Morehead City, NC | One door to better serve & empower our students | $100,000 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | Rudisill library renovation | $100,000 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Fayetteville, NC | Fayetteville tech building trades center | $100,000 |
| Allison Creek Presbyterian Church | York, SC | Raise & resurface the gym floor | $90,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Burlington North Carolina Inc | Burlington, NC | Debt retirement project | $85,000 |
| Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | Midland, NC | Roof replacement | $84,000 |
| Parkwood Baptist Church | Concord, NC | Sanctuary renovation & avl upgrade | $80,000 |
| Beaufort County Community College Foundation | Washington, NC | Nursing simulation lab renovation | $80,000 |
| Gaston College Foundation Inc | Dallas, NC | Medical sonography | $75,123 |
| Carolina Presbyterian Church | Locust, NC | Gym debt reduction | $75,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church | Concord, NC | Partial reimbursement: sanctuary roof replacement | $75,000 |
| First Lutheran Church | Albemarle, NC | Phase ii: sanctuary preservation | $75,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Concord, NC | Partial reimbursement: will young building roof | $75,000 |
| Rock Hill Trinity Church of the Nazarene | Rock Hill, SC | Mortgage payoff | $70,000 |
| St James Evangelical Lutheran Church | Concord, NC | 2025 boiler replacement project | $70,000 |
| Kinza Memorial Baptist Church Incorporated | Stanfield, NC | Parsonage & basement renovation | $70,000 |
| White Hill AME Zion Church | York, SC | Replace 4 hvac units | $60,000 |
| Sg Baptist Church Inc | East Spencer, NC | Partial reimbursement: fellowship hall and flooring renovation | $60,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd | York, SC | Partial reimbursement: roof and sanctuary repairs & hvac | $60,000 |
| Forest Hill United Methodist Church | Concord, NC | Roof repair/water mitigation/repair | $60,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis | Kannapolis, NC | Exterior revitalization | $60,000 |
| First Missionary Baptist Church | Concord, NC | Eggs & operation breadbasket operating support | $60,000 |
| Second Street Presbyterian Church | Albemarle, NC | Building restoration phase I: roof, gutters, and downspouts | $59,000 |
| Marable Memorial AME Zion Church | Kannapolis, NC | Fellowship hall restoration, phase 1: truss and roofing remediation | $55,000 |
| Pineville AME Zion Church | Rock Hill, SC | Replace roof and relocate steeple | $54,236 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Concord, NC | Parish hall flooring | $51,632 |
| Rock Hill Trinity Church of the Nazarene | Rock Hill, SC | Mortgage reduction for 2025 refinance | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity | Mount Pleasant, NC | Roof and siding repairs, hvac, and electrical upgrades | $50,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Kannapolis, NC | Playground renovation | $50,000 |
| West Concord Baptist Church Inc | Concord, NC | Mortgage payoff | $50,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Salisbury, NC | Led lighting upgrade | $50,000 |
| Church of God Children's Home of North Carolina Inc | Concord, NC | Roof and gutter replacements | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 133 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Cannon residence hall ($400K) and burris & hayes building renovations ($350K) | $500,000 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Campus enhancements: culinary center freight elevator, hilley hall air handler, capital endowment | $250,000 |
| Brevard College Corporation | Brevard, NC | Renovation and expansion of the student center | $250,000 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer, NC | Capacity building for student retention and institutional advancement | $240,500 |
| University of Mount Olive Inc | Mount Olive, NC | Partial reimbursement: kornegay bleachers | $225,000 |
| Methodist University Inc | Fayetteville, NC | Partial reimbursement: student center hvac system replacement | $200,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Inc | Boone, NC | Partial reimbursement: linear accelerator for radiation oncology | $200,000 |
| North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | Raleigh, NC | General operating - harriet jacobs project edenton | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Abiding Presence | York, SC | Farris hall foundation remediation | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,812,015 | 142 |
| 2024 | $17,660,502 | 85 |
| 2023 | $14,773,362 | 113 |
| 2022 | $17,391,064 | 123 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612119349101256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6132354
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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