Giving With Grace Foundation
Invitation OnlyCornelius, North Carolina · EIN 87-4095785 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded89
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$19.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
13% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Least of These Carolinas Inc | Gastonia, NC | Foster children | $361,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina Inc | Charlotte, NC | Children with life-threatening illnesses | $250,000 |
| Holy Angels Foundation Inc | Belmont, NC | Care for the differently abled | $112,500 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | Animal rescue | $100,000 |
| Lake Norman Humane Inc | Mooresville, NC | Animal rescue | $100,000 |
| Helping Animals to Survive | Denver, NC | Animal rescue | $72,595 |
| Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter | Wadesboro, NC | Animal rescue | $71,500 |
| Dove House Childrens Advocacy Center | Statesville, NC | Child victims of abuse | $60,000 |
| Parkins Pawcab | Concord, NC | Animal rescue | $55,500 |
| Stand for Animals | Charlotte, NC | Animal rescue | $55,000 |
| Via Health Partnershospice | Charlotte, NC | Hospice care | $50,000 |
| Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center | Charlotte, NC | Wildlife rescue | $40,000 |
| Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc | Townson, MD | Programs for children with cancer | $35,000 |
| Piedmont Animal Rescue | Mooresville, NC | Animal rescue | $35,000 |
| Spay Neuter Nc Inc | Indian Trail, NC | Spay/Neuter program | $35,000 |
| Cornelius Early Scholars | Cornelius, NC | Pre-School | $30,000 |
| The Carlee Cause Foundation | Gastonia, NC | Animal rescue | $27,500 |
| Partners for Cats | Morganton, NC | Animal rescue | $26,750 |
| Care Animal Shelter | Aurora, MO | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza Inc | Shelby, NC | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Assistance Center | Davidson, NC | Special education | $25,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc | Huntersville, NC | Care for the differently abled | $25,000 |
| Hope of Mooresville | Mooresville, NC | Home women & children | $25,000 |
| Kora's Rescue Ranch | Randleman, NC | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Pats Palce Child Advocacy Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | Child victim of abuse | $20,000 |
| Rescue 4 the Unwanted Inc | Salsbury, NC | Spay/Neuter program | $20,000 |
| Angels to the Animals | Denver, NC | Medical costs and spay/neuter program | $18,500 |
| Lake Norman Lucky Cat | Cornelius, NC | Animal welfare | $18,000 |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen Inc | Huntersville, NC | Food bank | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of Union County Inc | Monroe, NC | Animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Cat Smart Coalition Inc | Charlotte, NC | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Forever Dream Senios Dog Sanctuary Inc | Tryon, NC | Medical care | $10,000 |
| Foster Village Charlotte Inc | Matthews, NC | Foster child assistance | $10,000 |
| Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary Inc | Albemarle, NC | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Care Center Inc | Cornelius, NC | Community | $10,000 |
| Sunkissed Acres Nc | Charlotte, NC | Spay/Neuter program | $10,000 |
| We Are Zeus Inc | Lexington, SC | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Youth Villages | Memphis, TN | Foster children aging out | $10,000 |
| Gaston Community Foundation | Gastonia, NC | Children in foster care | $10,000 |
| Carolina Street Cats Inc | Monroe, NC | Animal rescue | $7,500 |
| Chow Charmer Rescue | Lyman, SC | Animal rescue | $7,500 |
| Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont | Creedmoore, NC | Animal rescue | $7,500 |
| Friends of Feral Felines | Charlotte, NC | Spay/Neuter program | $7,500 |
| Kitty Pawtrol | Wilmington, NC | Animal rescue | $7,500 |
| Brave Step Inc | Concord, NC | Women victims of abuse | $6,000 |
| Happy Tails Rescue Inc | Maiden, NC | Animal rescue | $6,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Bullies 2 the Rescue | Monroe, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Carolina Boxer Rescue | Mint Hill, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Carolina Reptile Center | Mooresville, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Catherine's House | Belmont, NC | Womens shelter | $5,000 |
| Defend the Fatherless | Fort Mill, NC | Children in need | $5,000 |
| Feednc | Mooresville, NC | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Gaston County - Hope United Survivor Network | Gastonia, NC | Domestic violence | $5,000 |
| Happy Tails Animal Sanctaury | Zebulon, NC | Hay barn | $5,000 |
| Joe Maus Foundation | Indian Trail, NC | Support local organizations | $5,000 |
| Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Cornelius, NC | Community | $5,000 |
| Paws of Peodmont Animal Rescue | Locust, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Low income housing | $5,000 |
| Richmond County Operation Fix | Rockingham, NC | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 89 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,052,295 | 89 |
| 2023 | $843,275 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4095785
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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