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Hickory foundations

There are 111 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Hickory metro area, including the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton. Combined, these Hickory metro foundations employ 20 people, earn more than $48 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $298 million.
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Types of foundations in Hickory

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
85
 
$27,694,345
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
11
 
$16,391,317
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
5
 
$0
Community foundations
 
5
 
$12,545,007
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Job trends for Hickory foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
67
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Hickory

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
56
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Hickory

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1-20 of 111

Community Foundation of Burke County

Burke County's nonprofit Community Foundation promotes philanthropy by receiving gifts and endowments to provide flexible giving opportunities and professional support.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
4
EIN
56-2170220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bolick Foundation

The Bolick Foundation supports Gateway International Missions and made 130 grants last year. The foundation is supported by Jerome W Bolick Trust and is a private foundation located in Conover, NC.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$51.9m
Employees
1
EIN
56-6086348
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Broyhill Family Foundation

The Broyhill Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to charitable organizations. It has made 88 grants totaling over $2 million in the past year.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$31.1m
Employees
0
EIN
56-6054119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Caring Foundation

The Carolina Caring Foundation seeks to benefit Carolina Caring, Inc by planning and seeking out charitable gifts to support their mission.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$16.2m
Employees
0
EIN
75-3140786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sara S Long Charitable Foundation

The Sara S Long Charitable Trust Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Hickory, NC, and is governed by trustees Dale Watts, Linda Watts, and Christy Creson.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
0
EIN
92-3113040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Everyage Foundation

The Everyage Foundation provides benevolent support for people in need and funding for programs that enrich the lives of the Everyage family. A Christian ministry providing vibrant living, diverse education programs of outreach and compassionate services.....
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
2
EIN
56-2243082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cline Family Foundation / Kulynych Family Foundation I

The Kulynych Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilkesboro, NC. It made one grant last year and is supported by Petro Kulynych 2012 Education Trust.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7335353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Foundation

The George Foundation is a corporate foundation of ALEX LEE INC based in Hickory, NC, that primarily funds to further the exempt purpose of the organization. It made 57 grants last year to various grantees, including Hickory Day School Inc.
Revenue
$994.4k
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1282417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation

Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation promotes gifts to fund BRHC health system and its affiliates, fundraises for programs benefiting patients, employees and communities.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
0
EIN
58-2063920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TSH Charitable Foundation

The TSH Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Hickory, NC. Last year, it made 18 grants, primarily to fund general and unrestricted expenses. Some of its grantees include the Appalachian State University Foundation and others.
Revenue
$813.4k
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
0
EIN
26-4731530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Rutherford County

United Way Rutherford Co. promotes effective human services, soliciting and allocating funds to county organizations, eliminating agency solicitations.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$999.0k
Employees
4
EIN
56-1030597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Yount Foundation

The Yount Foundation is a private foundation located in Hickory, NC, that made 32 grants last year. Grantees include CBN. It is supported by Benny Yount.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$138.3k
Employees
0
EIN
20-5240159
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beaver Family Foundation / Abs Legacy Partners LLC

The Beaver Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general and unrestricted grants. They made 33 grants last year.
Revenue
$915.4k
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2028723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba County United Way

Catawba County United Way enhances community well-being by funding local programs in education, income, and health, fostering collaboration and support for those in need.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
5
EIN
56-0774714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bernhardt Furniture Foundation

The Bernhardt Furniture Foundation primarily funds civic support and education. In the 26 grants it made last year, some went to the United Way Of Caldwell County. It is a private foundation located in Lenoir, NC.
Revenue
$856.1k
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0202755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Classic Foundation

The Classic Foundation is a private foundation located in Hickory, NC. Its trustees are Thomas H Shores JR and Kim Long.
Revenue
$475
Assets
$3,965
Employees
0
EIN
58-1351062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Larry Goble Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Larry Goble Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation located in Stony Point, NC that donates scholarships to students attending CVCC. Last year, $3,000 in annual grants were made.
Revenue
$3,971
Assets
$1,744
Employees
0
EIN
83-4536260
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Matthews Hugs of Hope Foundation

The Matthews Hugs of Hope Foundation is a family foundation based in Claremont, NC, dedicated to organizing Christmas events for ill children and providing scholarships as part of its charitable efforts.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
85-3626731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Kennedy-Herterich Foundation

The Kennedy-Herterich Foundation is a private foundation located in Blowing Rock, NC. It primarily funds general operating, education support, winter fuel program for indigent fam, and structural repairs/improvements grants.
Revenue
$703.6k
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-3277711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Birdsong Society

The Birdsong Society is a nonprofit private foundation located in Hickory, NC, that endeavors to share live music with a multi-generational audience, connecting young and mature communities.
Revenue
$23.3k
Assets
$16.4k
Employees
0
EIN
84-3474824
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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