C D Spangler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
C D Spangler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $27.6 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $5.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27.6 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$740 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24.3 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24.5 million | 109 | $525 million |
| 2024 | $24.3 million | 133 | $638 million |
| 2025 | $27.6 million | 131 | $740 million |
How to apply
C D Spangler Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What C D Spangler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 63 | $13.1 million |
| California | 4 | $5.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Georgia | 5 | $555,000 |
| New York | 6 | $348,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $115,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $101,500 |
| Arizona | 4 | $97,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FFTC - Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund | Program support | $5.0 million |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | To assist in health and human services | $5.0 million |
| UCSF Foundation - Ms & Neuroinflammation Center | To assist in health and human services | $5.0 million |
| Arts - Capital Campaign | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Charlotte Ballet - Capital Campaign | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation - Capital Campaign | To assist in educational opportunities | $1.0 million |
| Harvard Business School | To assist in educational opportunities | $1.0 million |
| Case Method Institute for Education & Democracy | To assist in educational opportunities | $500,000 |
| Charlotte Bilingual Preschool - Capital Campaign | To assist in educational opportunities | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Capital Campaign | Program support | $500,000 |
| Wellesley College | To assist in educational opportunities | $300,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Program support | $285,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte | Program support | $275,000 |
| FFTC - Read Charlotte | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| Harvard University FBO Harvard College Fund | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| Myfuturenc | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| Southpark Community Foundation Inc | Program support | $250,000 |
| Stanford University | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| Teach for America Charlotte - Triad | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| The Mayo Clinic | To assist in health and human services | $250,000 |
| UNC Foundation Math Instructional Framework | To assist in educational opportunities | $250,000 |
| CMS Foundation - Loaned Executive Program | To assist in educational opportunities | $200,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To assist in educational opportunities | $200,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring Inc | To assist in educational opportunities | $180,000 |
| Myers Park Baptist Church | Program support | $180,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | To assist in educational opportunities | $150,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | To assist in health and human services | $150,000 |
| Darlington School | To assist in educational opportunities | $150,000 |
| Care Ring - Nurse - Family Partnership | To assist in health and human services | $125,000 |
| Child Care Resources Inc | Program support | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Charlotte Region | Program support | $100,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | Program support | $100,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | To assist in educational opportunities | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Bilingual Preschool | To assist in educational opportunities | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $100,000 |
| Classroom Central | To assist in educational opportunities | $100,000 |
| CMS Foundation - Musical Instruments Program | To assist in educational opportunities | $100,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy - Ignite the Classroom | To assist in educational opportunities | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse - Continued Western NC Relief Efforts | Program support | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Fund FBO Carolina Farms Fund in Charlotte | Program support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meredith R Spangler
- W D Cornwell Jr
- Anna Spangler Nelson
- Abigail R Spangler
- Cindy L Marr
- Meghan G Ellis
- Meredith Spangler Nelson Rhyne
Questions people ask
Does C D Spangler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C D Spangler Foundation Inc give?
$27.6 million in tax year 2025, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs C D Spangler Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Meredith R Spangler (Chairman), W D Cornwell Jr (Vp/Sec/Tr/Dir), Anna Spangler Nelson (Vp/Director) and Abigail R Spangler (Director/Pres) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does C D Spangler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and arts and culture.