STEM grants for nonprofits in North Carolina

107 private foundations reported 213 stem grants to organizations in North Carolina on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $43.5M in all. 39 of them are based in North Carolina.

Foundations107

Grants on record213

Total granted$43.5M

Their typical grant$13,000

Foundations that fund stem in North Carolina

20 of the 107: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of stem grants to North Carolina organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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STEM grants in NC 24 Total there $2,102 Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Plastic Ocean Project Inc, Wilmington - General support$564
- Live Learn Innovate Foundation, Raleigh - General support$210
- Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, Rosman - General support$158
Laura and John Arnold Foundation

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

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STEM grants in NC 11 Total there $3.1M Typical grant $122,776 Preselected recipients only
- Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park - To conduct a comprehensive outcome evaluation for oregon measure 110.$900,000
- Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park - To conduct research on the public safety assessment in up to ten research and implementation sites.$621,822
- Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park - To evaluate the law enforcement alternative response strategies implemented by two north carolina cities:…$406,376
Dogwood Health Trust

Asheville, NC · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $148.2M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 10 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $37,500 Describes how to apply
- Buncombe County Board of Education, Asheville - Hands-On career training through health science modules for students.$492,181
- Southwestern Community College, Sylva - Exposure to health science programs for high school students.$250,000
- Partnership for Appalachian Girls Education, Marshall - STEM enrichment programming for adolescent girls in rural communities.$150,000
Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $6.3B in 2024

STEM grants in NC 9 Total there $15.1M Typical grant $500,000 Describes how to apply
- Duke University, Durham - Create novel technology platform capabilities; HIV$5,253,010
- Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park - K-12 education$3,500,000
- Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park - Maternal, newborn, child nutrition and health$3,464,239
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $350M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 8 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
- Dogwood Alliance Inc, Asheville - Environment and Science$550,000
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - Fellowships for Science and Engineering$175,000
- Southern Vision Alliance, Durham - Environment and Science$170,000
The Duke Endowment

Charlotte, NC · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $251.2M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 7 Total there $1.6M Typical grant $200,000 Describes how to apply
- Duke University Health System, Durham - To help the duke school of medicine advance biomedical science through artificial intelligence.$1,000,000
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - To build an evidence base for using machine learning technology to improve maternal and infant health…$150,000
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation, Charlotte - To deploy the use of 3D printing technology in surgical procedures.$125,000
The Cannon Foundation Inc

Concord, NC · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14.6M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 5 Total there $174K Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
- East Carolina University Medical & Health Sciences Foundation Inc, Greenville - Improved scanning technology for ecus school of dental medicine$62,938
- Methodist University Inc, Fayetteville - Roof replacements: riddle athletic center & hendrick science building$50,000
- Destination Cleveland County Inc, Shelby - Earl scruggs center - interactive exhibit technology and fabrication$30,000
Fidelity Foundation

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $156.2M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 4 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $400 Describes how to apply
- Code the Dream, Durham - Technology & equipment$400,000
- Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc, Durham - Technology & equipment$400,000
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Durham - Technology & equipment$350,000
John S and James L Knight Foundation Inc

Miami, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $147.7M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 3 Total there $1.6M Typical grant $85,300 Describes how to apply
- Foundation for the Carolinas, Charlotte - To establish the knight tech infusion fund at foundation for the carolinas that will increase the capacity…$1,000,000
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - To establish the center for information, technology, and public life at the university of north carolina at…$541,404
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for technology, information, and public…$100,000
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $625M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 3 Total there $480K Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - For support of the center for information, technology, and public life's research on digital disinformation$200,000
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - For support of the center for information, technology, and public life's research on digital disinformation$200,000
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill - For the policy lab in the school of data science & society$79,564
Charles a Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One

Concord, NC · latest return: tax year 2025

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STEM grants in NC 3 Total there $334K Typical grant $48,000 Preselected recipients only
- Catawba College, Salisbury - Shuford science elevator (partial reimbursement) and hoke hall server room$150,000
- South Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc, Polkton - Martin technology center roof replacement$140,000
- Christ Episcopal Church, Cleveland - Technology upgrades & moisture remediation$43,576
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $16.4M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 3 Total there $22K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- North Carolinas Eastern Economic Development Corporation, Edenton - STEM east industry in schools initiative$15,000
- Heart Math Tutoring Inc, Charlotte - Heart math tutoring charleston 2024/25 school year$5,000
- Port Discover Northeastern North Carolinas Center for Hands on Scie, Elizabeth Cty - STEM exploration and career discovery$2,500
Anonymous Trust U/A Dated

Raleigh, NC · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $20.3M in 2025

STEM grants in NC 3 Total there $7,289 Typical grant $8,355 Describes how to apply
- Hobbton Middle School, Newton Grove - Love of learning grants - m giddens - club of cool science$2,998
- Union Elementary School, Clinton - Love of learning grants - m lane - little thinkers, big ideas: empowering young minds through STEM$2,571
- Sampson Middle School, Clinton - Love of learning grants - h brown - exploring math & diversity - charlotte hornets experience$1,720
Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust

West Palm Beach, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

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STEM grants in NC 2 Total there $30K Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
- 4-H Whale Robotics, Raleigh - 4-H whale robotics$20,000
- Hitchhikers Robotics Group, Cary - Hitchhikers robotics group$10,000
John William Pope Foundation

Raleigh, NC · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.2M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 2 Total there $24K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- Hubzone Technology Initiative, Henderson - Restricted - new equipment purchase$16,000
- Hubzone Technology Initiative, Henderson - Unrestricted grant$8,000
International Paper Company Foundation

Memphis, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $3.4M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 2 Total there $6,000 Typical grant $3,500 Describes how to apply
- Cape Fear Bird Observatory, Wilmington - Educational bird festival$3,000
- Friends of the Nc Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville Inc, Whiteville - Science cinema, movies on madison & hands on learning$3,000
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Dba a James & Alice B Clark Foundation

Chevy Chase, MD · latest return: tax year 2024

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STEM grants in NC 1 Total there $9M Typical grant $350,000 Preselected recipients only
- North Carolina A&t State University, Greensboro - College of engineering transfer student pathways and A. james clark legacy scholars competitive freshman…$9,000,000
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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STEM grants in NC 1 Total there $1.1M Typical grant $394,365 Preselected recipients only
- Research Triangle Institute, Durham - Using genome sequencing and genetic risk scores to identify newborns with serious health conditions a…$1,110,288
Carnegie Corporation of New York

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $174.4M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 1 Total there $400K Typical grant $225,000 Describes how to apply
Toyota USA Foundation

Plano, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14.2M in 2024

STEM grants in NC 1 Total there $307K Typical grant $318,700 Describes how to apply
- Guilford County Schools, Greensboro - Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. this includes…$307,072

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

North Carolina organizations that received stem grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill	4	$1,693,468
Research Triangle Institute Research Triangle Park	3	$14,062,645
Hubzone Technology Initiative Inc Henderson	3	$49,737
Duke University Durham	2	$5,340,510
Port Discover Northeastern North Carolina's Center for Hands on Scie Elizabeth Cty	2	$2,598

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in North Carolina that we classify as stem, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 107 foundations, 51 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.