This foundation is a major backer of Charlotte-area arts and cultural institutions, with most of its giving concentrated in museums, performing arts, and local arts service organizations. It appears to favor established anchor institutions through operating support and program investments, while also supporting arts education and a few community-based or specialized cultural programs. The pattern suggests a strong commitment to maintaining the city’s cultural infrastructure and broadening access to the arts across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
Highly concentrated giving with large grants to a relatively small set of repeat grantees, especially established Charlotte cultural organizations. The foundation mixes operating support with program-specific investments, suggesting long-term institutional support rather than many small exploratory grants.
Notable grantees: Arts & Science Council, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte Ballet, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc, Mint Museum of Art Inc
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2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL | CHARLOTTE, NC | $482,850 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | CHARLOTTE, NC | $343,195 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC | CORNELIUS, NC | $323,500 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER INC | HUNTERSVILLE, NC | $292,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| CHARLOTTE BALLET | CHARLOTTE, NC | $275,211 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | CHARLOTTE, NC | $250,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $237,936 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $236,303 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| MINT MUSEUM OF ART INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $225,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $225,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| DISCOVERY PLACE INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $225,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| DAVIDSON COMMUNITY PLAYERS | DAVIDSON, NC | $184,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| OPERA CAROLINA | CHARLOTTE, NC | $159,876 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| CLAYWORKS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $148,995 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS INC | DAVIDSON, NC | $146,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG AFRO-AMERICAN CULT DBA HARVEY G GANTT | CHARLOTTE, NC | $123,000 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| ARTS | CHARLOTTE, NC | $122,380 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| DIGI-BRIDGE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $115,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| NORTH CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $115,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH | CHARLOTTE, NC | $115,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM | CHARLOTTE, NC | $115,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| CAROLINE CALOUCHE & CO | CHARLOTTE, NC | $93,389 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| THEATRE GAP INITIATIVE | MATTHEWS, NC | $60,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| JAZZARTS CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $57,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| LORIEN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS | CHARLOTTE, NC | $57,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| MCCOLL CENTER FOR ART INNOVATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $57,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC | MATTHEWS, NC | $57,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT |
| B MUSIC YOUTH LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $48,660 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| ORDER MY STEPS | MINT HILL, NC | $47,231 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| NUMBER DRUMMER INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $46,690 | 2026 | SCHOOL FUNDING INVESTMENT |
| NORTH CAROLINA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA INC | DAVIDSON, NC | $43,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| MINT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MINT HILL, NC | $43,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| SMITHVILLE COMMUNITY INC | MATTHEWS, NC | $41,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| ROBIN ANTOINETTES ARTS FOR ALL | HUNTERSVILLE, NC | $32,176 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| ZIAD PRESENTS LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $29,510 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $29,109 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| CRISS CROSS MANGOSAUCE LLC | MATTHEWS, NC | $28,336 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| JANEVA TYREE LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $28,236 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| DEAR SOUL MUSIC CO LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $27,066 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| J STACY UTLEY ART LLC | MATTHEWS, NC | $26,086 | 2026 | KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND |
| AIRBOAT INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $25,000 | 2026 | KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND |
| MINT HILL ARTS | MATTHEWS, NC | $24,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| CANADA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $23,476 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| TAMARA LADONNA MOVING SPIRITS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $22,399 | 2026 | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT |
| NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH ORCHESTRA | DAVIDSON, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| MUSIC AT ST ALBAN'S | MINT HILL, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| EMBRACE ALL LATINO VOICES | CHARLOTTE, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | BRAZILIAN COUNTRY FESTIVAL SUPPORT |
| THE ROYAL CITY COLLABORATION CORP | CORNELIUS, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| NORTH MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY CHORUS INC | CORNELIUS, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT |
| SIMPLISTICPHOBIA LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $19,850 | 2026 | KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND |
CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER INC
$292,500EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE
$236,303CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
DISCOVERY PLACE INC
$225,000EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
DAVIDSON COMMUNITY PLAYERS
$184,500EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
CLAYWORKS INC
$148,995CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
$146,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG AFRO-AMERICAN CULT DBA HARVEY G GANTT
$123,000CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
CAROLINE CALOUCHE & CO
$93,389CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
THEATRE GAP INITIATIVE
$60,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
LORIEN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
$57,500EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
MCCOLL CENTER FOR ART INNOVATION
$57,500EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC
$57,500EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT
B MUSIC YOUTH LLC
$48,660CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
ORDER MY STEPS
$47,231CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
NUMBER DRUMMER INC
$46,690SCHOOL FUNDING INVESTMENT
NORTH CAROLINA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA INC
$43,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
MINT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$43,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
SMITHVILLE COMMUNITY INC
$41,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
ROBIN ANTOINETTES ARTS FOR ALL
$32,176CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
ZIAD PRESENTS LLC
$29,510CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
QUEEN CITY ROBOTICS ALLIANCE
$29,109CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
CRISS CROSS MANGOSAUCE LLC
$28,336CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
JANEVA TYREE LLC
$28,236CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
DEAR SOUL MUSIC CO LLC
$27,066CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
J STACY UTLEY ART LLC
$26,086KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND
AIRBOAT INC
$25,000KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND
MINT HILL ARTS
$24,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
CANADA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES INC
$23,476CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
TAMARA LADONNA MOVING SPIRITS INC
$22,399CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT
NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
MUSIC AT ST ALBAN'S
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
EMBRACE ALL LATINO VOICES
$20,000BRAZILIAN COUNTRY FESTIVAL SUPPORT
THE ROYAL CITY COLLABORATION CORP
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
NORTH MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY CHORUS INC
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
SIMPLISTICPHOBIA LLC
$19,850KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND