Kontoor Brands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kontoor Brands Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$174,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $174,700 the year before.
67% 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 | $150,000 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $174,700 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $174,000 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Kontoor Brands 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 Kontoor Brands Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 12 | $174,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc | Emergency Feeding for Children & Families Fund | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Relief inspired by Texas Flooding | $25,000 |
| Out of the Garden Project | Fresh Mobile Market Fund - Bridging Accessibility and Sustainability for a food secure Greensboro | $25,000 |
| Partners Ending Homelessness | Guilford County Coordinated Entry Fund | $25,000 |
| The Servant Center Inc | Fast Track Fund - Rapid Rehousing | $25,000 |
| A Special Blend Inc | Part-Time Job Training Program | $7,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | Family Market Fund | $7,000 |
| Horsepower Inc | General Operational Costs Fund | $7,000 |
| Natural Science Center of Greensboro Inc | LEGO League Robotics Team Fund | $7,000 |
| Oak Ridge Methodist Church | Guilford Backpack Ministries Fund | $7,000 |
| One Step Further Incorporated | Community Support & Nutrition Program (CSNP) | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Caroli | Greensboro Distribution & Nutrition Education Center | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mame Annan-Brown
- Scott Baxter
- Bryan Chapman
- Thomas Doerr
- Peter A Kidd
- David Kovach
- Denise Sumner
- Emerson Valle
- Tom Waldron
Questions people ask
Does Kontoor Brands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kontoor Brands Foundation give?
$174,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Kontoor Brands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mame Annan-Brown (Pres), Scott Baxter (Chair of the Board, Dir), Bryan Chapman (Dir) and Thomas Doerr (Sec) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Kontoor Brands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.