Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found
Preselected recipients only
Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$442,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $254,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $320,000 | 7 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 7 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $442,000 | 7 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found 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 Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $442,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | General fund | $80,000 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | General fund | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $40,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Southminster Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | General fund | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Fonville
- Doris Fonville
- Amy F Owen
Questions people ask
Does Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found give?
$442,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles L Fonville (Chairman), Doris Fonville (Trustee) and Amy F Owen (Treasurer).
What does Charles L& Doris M Fonville Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.