The Stowe Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBelmont, North Carolina · EIN 56-6034773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$271K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens | Belmont, NC | Charitable | $157,000 |
| First Ar Presbyterian Church | Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $51,500 |
| Put Tools in Schools Inc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Animal League | Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holy Angles Inc | Belmont, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gasto | Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County in | Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Back Creek Church | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Dahlia Grove | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Stand for Animals | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,760 |
| Gaston Literacy Council | Gastonia, NC | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Baptist Childrens Home | Thomsaville, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Belmont Community Organization | Belmont, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Anne Springs Close Greenway | Fort Mill, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Carolina Farm Trust | Cornelius, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Film Society | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mccoll Center for Visual Arts | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metro | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries | Sanford, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Mecklenburg County Council | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $500 |
| The Leadreship Institute | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $200 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,360 | 31 |
| 2023 | $263,700 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103077
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6034773
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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