Lucille P and Edward C Giles Foundation
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 58-1450874 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Lucille P and Edward C Giles Founda |
|---|---|
| Address | 6643 Gaywind Drive, Charlotte NC 28226 |
| Phone | 7046416184 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants to Sec 501(3) organizations who generally support education, health and other needs in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Unsolicited applications are rarely accepted except where their purpose aligns with the intent and desires of the original benefactors. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Eagles Wings Ministries | Ashville, NC | Care & Educational support $90,000 College Interns $40,000 | $130,000 |
| Salvation Army of Mecklenburg County | Charlotte, NC | Boys & Girls Club Support | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Charlotte, NC | ABC3+ P programming | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charlotte, NC | Platelets to Cancer Patients $32,000, Home Fire Relief $35,000 | $67,000 |
| The Relatives | Charlotte, NC | On Ramp Center $35,000, Capital Campaign $25,000 | $60,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | School partnerships $50,000, Youth Mission Trips $10,000 | $60,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Youth Literacy Programs | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted $25,000, Health Services $10,000, | $35,000 |
| Council for Children's Rights | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $35,000 |
| Safe Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter | Charlotte, NC | Domestic Violence Center | $25,000 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | Backup Generator program | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Charlotte, NC | Moving Families Home | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | Charlotte, NC | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Brookstone Schools | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Teaching Fellows Institute | Charlotte, NC | Programming & Symposium | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Y Readers Afterschool | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Philanthropic Program Support | $15,000 |
| Emerald School | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Allegro Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Movement Education Programs | $15,000 |
| Shelter Health Services | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($308,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,185,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,221,000 | 27 |
| 2021 | $2,232,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1450874
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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