Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation
Accepts applications
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.2 million | 23 | $22.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 27 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 29 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lucille P and Edward C Giles Founda 6643 Gaywind Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 641-6184 |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants to Sec 501(3) organizations who generally support education, health and other needs in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Unsolicited applications are rarely accepted except where their purpose aligns with the intent and desires of the original benefactors. |
What Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 29 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On Eagles Wings Ministries | Care & Educational support $90,000 College Interns $40,000 | $130,000 |
| Salvation Army of Mecklenburg County | Boys & Girls Club Support | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools | ABC3+ P programming | $100,000 |
| Families Forward Charlotte | Family Success $15,000,Alumni Program $10,000, STEPS Program $15,000, Volunteer Coordinator $15,000, Rental Costs $20,000 | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Platelets to Cancer Patients $32,000, Home Fire Relief $35,000 | $67,000 |
| The Relatives | On Ramp Center $35,000, Capital Campaign $25,000 | $60,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | School partnerships $50,000, Youth Mission Trips $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Sponsor School Site | $60,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Housing for families of patients $28,000, Mobile units $25,000 | $58,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Youth Literacy Programs | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Unrestricted $25,000, Health Services $10,000, | $35,000 |
| Council for Children's Rights | Operations | $35,000 |
| Safe Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter | Domestic Violence Center | $25,000 |
| Roof Above | Backup Generator program | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Moving Families Home | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Crittendon of North Carolina | Educational & vocational $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Rally Charlotte | Friends of Ophelia | $25,000 |
| Thompson Child Family Focus | Friends of Children Support | $25,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Brookstone Schools | Operations | $25,000 |
| Teaching Fellows Institute | Programming & Symposium | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Y Readers Afterschool | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Financial Literacy | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Charlotte | Philanthropic Program Support | $15,000 |
| Claire's Army | Medical Care Packages | $15,000 |
| Emerald School | Operations | $15,000 |
| Allegro Foundation | Movement Education Programs | $15,000 |
| Shelter Health Services | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Grimes
- Tate Ogburn
- Jan J Nomina
- William Jeffries
- Marinn Esch
Questions people ask
Does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda Grimes (Director), Tate Ogburn (Secretary), Jan J Nomina (President/Treas) and William Jeffries (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.