The Dickson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-6022339 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded165
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$89.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE DICKSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 SOUTH COLLEGE ST STE 1800, CHARLOTTE NC 28202 |
| Phone | 7043725404 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO APPLICATION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON LOCAL GIVING. |
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
25% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $301,000 |
| Lees Mcrae College | Banner Elk, NC | General support | $201,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| Nc State University | Raleigh, NC | General support | $127,500 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region | Charlotte, NC | General support | $127,000 |
| Coalition for Liberty | Charlotte, NC | General support | $125,000 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $121,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | General support | $106,000 |
| Southminster | Charlotte, NC | General support | $105,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $103,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Crossnore, NC | General support | $102,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fdn | Boone, NC | General support | $101,000 |
| Dilworth Center | Charlotte, NC | General support | $101,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Fftc- Hugh Mccoll Park | Charlotte, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Nc Zoo Society | Asheboro, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| The John Crosland School | Charlotte, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | Charlotte, NC | General support | $51,200 |
| St Philip's Episcopal Church | Charleston, SC | General support | $51,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park | Raleigh, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Fftc- Carolina Thread Trail | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation | Linville, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Queen City Pregnancy Resource Ctr | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $50,000 |
| Wee Kirk Presbyterian Church | Linville, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | Charlotte, NC | General support | $40,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charlotte, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| YMCA - Stowe Family YMCA of Gaston County | Gastonia, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| The Generals Redoubt | Lexington, VA | General support | $27,500 |
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $26,000 |
| Marble Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Nat'l Right to Work Legal Defense Fdn | Springfield, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America Education Fund | Arlington, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Union County Library Foundation | Monroe, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| YMCA - Williams YMCA of Avery County | Newland, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Historic Rosedale | Charlotte, NC | General support | $21,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General support | $20,000 |
| Nc Coastal Federation | Newport, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & Western Nc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $16,000 |
| The Jesse Helms Center | Wingate, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,230 |
| Allegro Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Baby Bundles | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Hanahan, SC | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke University-The Divinity School | Durham, NC | General support | $5,500 |
| Children's Theatre of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Independent College Fund of Nc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Linville Foundation | Linville, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Nc | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $3,500 |
| Charlotte Museum of History | Charlotte, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Good Friends Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 165 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Mcrae College | Banner Elk, NC | General support | $800,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500,000 |
| Southminster | Charlotte, NC | General support | $500,000 |
| Nc Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | General support | $400,000 |
| The John Crosland School | Charlotte, NC | General support | $400,000 |
| Fftc- Hugh Mccoll Park | Charlotte, NC | General support | $300,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | Charlotte, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| Marble Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Nat'l Right to Work Legal Defense Fdn | Springfield, VA | General support | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte Region | Charlottte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| St Philip's Episcopal Church | Charleston, SC | General support | $50,000 |
| The Schiele Museum | Gastonia, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Allegro Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charlotte, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & Western Nc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Trident United Way | North Charleston, SC | General support | $30,000 |
| Hospitality House of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Parents Defending Education | Arlington, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America Education Fund | Arlington, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Baby Bundles | Charlotte, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| A Lotta Love Inc- the Relatives | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Arts for Life | Asheville, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Nc | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,756,830 | 191 |
| 2023 | $3,416,530 | 184 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6022339
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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