Charles L & Doris M Fonville Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-1896989 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$442K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $80,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $80,000 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | Blowing Rock, NC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $40,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Southminster Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $30,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | General fund | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $442,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630909349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1896989
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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