Giving With Grace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Giving With Grace Foundation is a private foundation in Cornelius, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $361,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$361,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $843,275 the year before.
65% 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 | $843,275 | 51 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 89 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Giving With Grace Foundation 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 Giving With Grace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 77 | $2.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $25,250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Least of These Carolinas Inc | Foster children | $361,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina Inc | Children with life-threatening illnesses | $250,000 |
| Holy Angels Foundation Inc | Care for the differently abled | $112,500 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Animal rescue | $100,000 |
| Lake Norman Humane Inc | Animal rescue | $100,000 |
| Helping Animals to Survive | Animal rescue | $72,595 |
| Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter | Animal rescue | $71,500 |
| Dove House Childrens Advocacy Center | Child victims of abuse | $60,000 |
| Parkins Pawcab | Animal rescue | $55,500 |
| Stand for Animals | Animal rescue | $55,000 |
| Via Health Partnershospice | Hospice care | $50,000 |
| Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center | Wildlife rescue | $40,000 |
| Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc | Programs for children with cancer | $35,000 |
| Piedmont Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | $35,000 |
| Spay Neuter NC Inc | Spay/neuter program | $35,000 |
| Cornelius Early Scholars | Pre-school | $30,000 |
| The Carlee Cause Foundation | Animal rescue | $27,500 |
| Partners for Cats | Animal rescue | $26,750 |
| Care Animal Shelter | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza Inc | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Assistance Center | Special education | $25,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc | Care for the differently abled | $25,000 |
| Hope of Mooresville | Home women & children | $25,000 |
| Kora's Rescue Ranch | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Pats Palce Child Advocacy Center Inc | Child victim of abuse | $20,000 |
| Rescue 4 the Unwanted Inc | Spay/neuter program | $20,000 |
| Angels to the Animals | Medical costs and spay/neuter program | $18,500 |
| Lake Norman Lucky Cat | Animal welfare | $18,000 |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen Inc | Food bank | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of Union County Inc | Animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Cat Smart Coalition Inc | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Forever Dream Senios Dog Sanctuary Inc | Medical care | $10,000 |
| Foster Village Charlotte Inc | Foster child assistance | $10,000 |
| Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary Inc | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Care Center Inc | Community | $10,000 |
| Sunkissed Acres NC | Spay/neuter program | $10,000 |
| We Are Zeus Inc | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Youth Villages | Foster children aging out | $10,000 |
| Gaston Community Foundation | Children in foster care | $10,000 |
| Carolina Street Cats Inc | Animal rescue | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Salzman
- Jack Salzman
- Lawrence Shaheen Jr
- James Godfrey
Questions people ask
Does Giving With Grace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Giving With Grace Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Giving With Grace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Salzman (President), Jack Salzman (Vice President), Lawrence Shaheen Jr (Secretary) and James Godfrey (Treasurer).
What does Giving With Grace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and human services.