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To support the charitable needs of communities in the counties of Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph of North Carolina.
Application deadlines
September 30
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
International/foreign affairs
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
North Carolina
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
To support the charitable needs of communities in the counties of Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph of North Carolina.
Requirements
- All grant funds must be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. None of the funds may be used for any political campaign or for any political activities that would be deemed impermissible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Services code.
- Grant funds, as well as any interest earned thereon, are to be spent only in accordance with the submitted proposal.
Limitations
The foundation normally will not fund requests for:
- Proposals in which the applicant requests grant funds for the purpose of administering a grant program that redistributes grant funds to other organizations.
Applicants should request grant funds for charitable programs they directly administer that support the charitable needs of communities in the counties listed in the foundation's mission.
Application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in November.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline.
About the Foundation
The trust was established in 1960 by the Thomasville Chair Company.