Dover Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Dover Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Shelby, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $12,610 and the largest $151,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$12,610
- Largest grant$151,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million 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 | $929,947 | 64 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 61 | $0 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 55 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Amanda Gragg P O Box 208, Shelby, NC 28151 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 487-8888 |
| What to submit | Detailed request data and copy of IRS exemption certificate. |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization or scholarship recipientattending an eligible institution. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dover Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 52 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,597 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Co Family YMCA | Building Renovations | $151,000 |
| Individual | Emergency social services & food pantry | $60,000 |
| Paul Marion Ramseur Foundation | Box Truck for Food Ministry | $55,000 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| NCBM Shelby Mission Camp | Construction Ministry | $50,000 |
| Green Bethel Baptist Church | Metal Building for Food Ministry | $45,000 |
| Pentecostal Apostolic Church of Chr | HVAC Upgrades | $43,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Cleveland Co | After school and summer camp programs | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Co Rescue Mission | Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter Project | $40,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Mt Calvary Baptist Church | Literacy & Enrichment Program | $35,000 |
| Shelby Presbyterian Church | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Community Cares | i.SMILE Senior Meal Program | $30,000 |
| Children's Homes of Cleveland Count | Capacity Building Initiatives | $28,000 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | Emergency Food Pantry Program | $26,000 |
| Community Math Academy | General Support | $25,000 |
| NC State University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Earl Scruggs Center | Musical Explorations Series | $25,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Clevel | General Support | $22,000 |
| Junior Charity League of Shelby | Clothe-A-Child | $20,000 |
| Waddell Chapel AME Zion Church | Building upgrades | $20,000 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Communities in School | General Support | $17,000 |
| Cleveland Co Arts Council | Arts in Education Programs | $15,000 |
| Council on Aging | Building Renovations | $15,000 |
| Kingston Com Org Concerned Citizens | Senior Adults Food Program | $15,000 |
| East Carolina University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| The Cleveland County Potato Project | General Support | $12,610 |
| Individual | Building Renovations | $12,390 |
| Cleveland Co Business Dev Center | Emerging Leaders Academy | $12,000 |
| Shelby High School | Theatre Department | $10,385 |
| Broad River Community Market | Garden Storage & Equipment | $10,286 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist Church | Christmas Store Project | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Consultant for Capacity Building | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Psychosocial Services | General Support | $7,000 |
| Furman University | Scholarship | $6,597 |
| Cleveland Co School Ed Foundation | Charles Dover Incentive Grant | $6,000 |
| Ross Grove Baptist Church | Community Food Pantry | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics of Cleveland Co | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen H Wilson
- Justin Merritt
- Charles Hamrick
- Mary Raudez
- Cynthia Buckingham
- Linton Suttle
- Dr Katie Borders
Questions people ask
Does Dover Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dover Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $12,610.
Who runs Dover Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen H Wilson (President), Justin Merritt (Director), Charles Hamrick (Treasurer) and Mary Raudez (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dover Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.