John M Belk Endowment
Preselected recipients only
John M Belk Endowment is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.7 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$14.7 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$416 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.7 million the year before.
80% 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 | $14.7 million | 27 | $395 million |
| 2024 | $14.7 million | 86 | $416 million |
How to apply
John M Belk Endowment 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John M Belk Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 84 | $12.7 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Advising Corps | General Operating Support | $2.9 million |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | General Operating Support | $2.7 million |
| James B Hunt Jr Institute For Educational Leadership And Policy | General Operating Support | $1.5 million |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1.5 million |
| Myfuturenc Inc | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| EducationNC | General Operating Support | $1.1 million |
| Presbyterian Hospital | General operating support | $522,400 |
| Latinxed Education Center | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Year Up | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Land Of Sky Regional Council | General operating support | $300,000 |
| North Carolina Community Colleges | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Haywood Community College | Support for NC Reconnect | $127,500 |
| North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Wayne Community College | Support for NC Reconnect | $125,000 |
| Robeson Community College | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant | $80,000 |
| Robeson Community College | Support for RCC Reconnect | $78,730 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Adult Learner Toolbox | $75,000 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $75,000 |
| University Of North Carolina At Charlotte | Support for NC Reconnect | $75,000 |
| James Sprunt Community College | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant | $55,000 |
| Brunswick Community College | NC Reconnect | $50,000 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | NC Reconnect | $50,000 |
| College Of The Albermarle | Support NC Reconnect | $50,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Adult Learner Toolbox | $50,000 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Support NC Reconnect | $50,000 |
| Edgecombe Community College | Support NC Reconnect | $50,000 |
| James Sprunt Community College | Jmbe fafsa grant | $50,000 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $25,000 |
| Cumberland County Board Of Education | Jmbe fafsa grant | $25,000 |
| Durham Public Schools | Dps fafsa | $25,000 |
| Iredell-Statesville Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $25,000 |
| James Sprunt Community College | Train the East Initiative | $25,000 |
| Johnston County Public Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $25,000 |
| Pitt County Schools | FAFSA Focus | $25,000 |
| Guilford County Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $24,900 |
| Union County Public Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $22,941 |
| Winston-SalemForsyth County Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $21,416 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | FAFSA Strong Initiative | $18,107 |
| Alamance Community College | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant | $5,000 |
| Beaufort County Community College | JMBE Next NC Acceleration Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Claudia Belk Pilon
- J Keith Benedict
- Virginia M Esposito
Questions people ask
Does John M Belk Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John M Belk Endowment give?
$14.7 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John M Belk Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Claudia Belk Pilon (Board Chair), J Keith Benedict (Board Member) and Virginia M Esposito (Board Member).
What does John M Belk Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.