The David Belk Cannon Foundation
Invitation OnlyGastonia, North Carolina · EIN 27-0004751 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $166,666.
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
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Community Foundation | Gastonia, NC | New Hope Business District | $1,500,000 |
| Gaston Day School | Gastonia, NC | Board Directed, Construction of new upper school building | $892,000 |
| Gaston Community Foundation | Gastonia, NC | DBC Donor Advised Fund, Rankin Fund, Strategic Planning | $543,600 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Conservation Fund's Carolina Farms Fund Project | $500,000 |
| Covenant Village | Gastonia, NC | Outdoor Pavillion & Driveway/Parking Lot Improvements | $250,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Transforming Hearts, Changing Lives campaign | $250,000 |
| Gaston County Family YMCA | Gastonia, NC | Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Raleigh, NC | Construction | $166,666 |
| Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia, NC | Support New Dinosaur Exhibit | $150,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western NC | Asheville, NC | Hurricane Helene relief | $125,000 |
| Christ School | Arden, NC | Support Endowed DBC Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center | Charlotte, NC | Housing Development and Community Center | $83,333 |
| Dream Center Academy | Gastonia, NC | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond, VA | John & Missy Kuykendall VP for Dean of Students | $62,500 |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School | Chapel Hill, NC | Board Directed, Other | $55,000 |
| Presbyterian Psychological Services | Charlotte, NC | Operating support | $50,000 |
| National MS Society | New York, NY | Walk MS 2024 | $40,000 |
| Randolph-Macon Academy | Front Royal, VA | Scholarship support | $40,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Gastonia, NC | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Gastonia, NC | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Gaston County | Gastonia, NC | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Buncombe County Schools Foundation | Asheville, NC | School counseling efforts | $25,000 |
| With Friends Inc | Gastonia, NC | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Gaston Literacy Council | Gastonia, NC | Children's books, Sponsor for luncheon | $21,500 |
| Madelyn's Fund | Charlotte, NC | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Christian Prayer and Healing Center | Gastonia, NC | Board Directed, Operating Support | $13,000 |
| Hope United Survivor Network | Gastonia, NC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| First ARP Church | Gastonia, NC | Board directed | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Board directed, Jenner V. Foundation Fund | $2,500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($751,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,156,099 | 40 |
| 2023 | $5,587,871 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 12, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621639349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0004751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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