Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$379,651
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 67 | $626,051 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 72 | $379,651 |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation for the Carolinas 220 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 973-4500 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Deadlines | February 2nd |
| Restrictions | Solely focused on davie & rowan counties |
What Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 70 | $936,856 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Scholarship support - rowan and davie county students | $75,000 |
| Children's Hope Alliance | Healing the hurt through outpatient therapy | $75,000 |
| Davidson College | 2023-24 margaret c. Woodson scholarship | $75,000 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Woodson 1st scholarship - cohort 3 | $75,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Rowan County Inc | Medical, dental, and pharmacy operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries | Crisis assistance network - financial assistance; miracles on the horizon; in honor & appreciation of tricia johnson for her service on the woodson foundation board | $45,000 |
| Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center | General support | $37,000 |
| Livingstone College | Scholarships for under-resourced students | $35,000 |
| Rowan-Salisbury School System | Horizon unlimited - margaret c. Woodson planetarium maintenance in 2023 | $25,800 |
| Meals on Wheels of Rowan Inc | Nutritious meals and groceries | $25,000 |
| Next Generation Sports Academy | Academic excellence | $25,000 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation | Removing educational barriers: scholarships and emergency funding | $25,000 |
| Dragonfly House Children's Advocacy Center | Community outreach and education | $20,000 |
| Storehouse for Jesus | Free medical care for low income uninsured individuals | $20,000 |
| Hood Theological Seminary | Woodson endowed scholarship and annual fund program | $18,000 |
| Davie County North Carolina | Davie center for violence prevention operating fund | $17,500 |
| Family Crisis Council of Rowan Inc | Family crisis council of rowan operating support | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Rowan County Inc | Margaret c. Woodson spay/neuter and vaccine program | $15,000 |
| Partners in Learning Child Development Center | New facility and clinical services | $15,000 |
| Capstone Recovery Center Inc | Substance abuse/mental health treatment program | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Rowan County | Volunteer coordinator | $10,000 |
| Davie County Emergency Services | Davie county community paramedic program | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Davie County | Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Rowan County | Purchase of building lots | $10,000 |
| Happy Roots Inc | Rowan county school garden programs | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Davie County | Community pet project | $10,000 |
| Main Street Mission of China Grove Inc | Building community resilience | $10,000 |
| Muddy Sneakers Inc | Supporting rowan-salisbury student & teacher needs, post-COVID isolation, with muddy sneakers | $10,000 |
| Oak Grove United Methodist Church - Mocksville | General support | $10,000 |
| One Love Community Programs Inc | Mental health and substance use for low income and no insurance | $10,000 |
| Rowan County Crosby Scholars Community Partnership | 2023 rowan crosby scholars program | $10,000 |
| Rowan County Department of Social Services | New beds for kids to ensure safe sleeping | $10,000 |
| Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation | Davidson-davie community college's woodson scholarships | $8,000 |
| Davie County Arts Council | Arts in education | $8,000 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA | Childcare sel programming - youth financial assistance | $8,000 |
| Piedmont Players Theatre Inc | Norvell education project | $7,500 |
| Waterworks Visual Arts Center Inc | Art for all: engage. Connect. Participate | $7,500 |
| Rowan Vocational Opportunities Inc | Purchase 15 passenger van | $7,310 |
| Davie County Senior Services | Caregiver support program | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Nilous M Avery II
- John Be Cunningham
- James W Davis
- Mary Holt Woodson Murphy
- Marlene Boger Shamel
- Robert P Shay Jr
- Paul B Woodson Jr
- Krista Wooly
- Harry McLaughlin
Questions people ask
Does Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 2nd.
How much does Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Nilous M Avery II (Director), John Be Cunningham (Director), James W Davis (Director) and Mary Holt Woodson Murphy (Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.