C3 Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
C3 Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $946,220 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $143,944 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$946,220
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$143,944
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 | $1.9 million | 8 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $946,220 | 6 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
C3 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 C3 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $858,333 |
| New York | 1 | $87,887 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Life Center | General operating support | $300,000 |
| St Davids School | General operating support | $250,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Chapel and York US Foundation Inc at Capital One National Association | General operating support | $87,887 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triangle Area | General operating support | $58,333 |
| SPCA of Wake County Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa R Poole
- Lonnie C Poole III
- Nancy Hall
- Chelsea Poole
Questions people ask
Does C3 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C3 Foundation Inc give?
$946,220 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $143,944.
Who runs C3 Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa R Poole (President), Lonnie C Poole III (Vice President), Nancy Hall (Trustee) and Chelsea Poole (Trustee).
What does C3 Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.