Nucor Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nucor Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$43.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
55% 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 | $2.5 million | 22 | $30.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 43 | $36.9 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 51 | $43.7 million |
How to apply
Nucor Charitable 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 Nucor Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 32 | $2.6 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $755,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $650,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $300,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $260,000 |
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $230,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $52,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $41,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charmeck Family Justice Center | General support | $1.0 million |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $505,000 |
| Global War on Terrorism Memorial | General support | $500,000 |
| Afro-American Cultural Center | General support | $350,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $250,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $200,000 |
| The Headstrong Project | General support | $200,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General support | $150,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Charlotte | General support | $100,000 |
| Nourish Up | General support | $100,000 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiative | General support | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | General support | $100,000 |
| Southpark Community Foundation | General support | $85,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity | General support | $65,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $52,500 |
| Aist Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill | General support | $50,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | General support | $50,000 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Safe Alliance Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Young Life | General support | $41,000 |
| Young Black Leadership Alliance | General support | $40,000 |
| Digibridge Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Freedom School Partners | General support | $30,000 |
| NC School for Science and Mathematics | General support | $30,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| E2D Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Project Scientist | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte | General support | $25,000 |
| NC Chamber Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Veteran Bridge Home | General support | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $15,000 |
| Share Charlotte | General support | $15,000 |
| The Relatives | General support | $15,000 |
| Treescharlotte | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donovan E Marks
- John A Bullins
- April Davis
- Carolyn Koonts
- Lauren Russell
- Beth Bledsoe
- A Rae Eagle
- Brad Ford
- Donovan Marks
- Greg Murphy
- Benjmain Pickett
- Randy Spicer
Questions people ask
Does Nucor Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nucor Charitable Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Nucor Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donovan E Marks (President), John A Bullins (Vice President), April Davis (Treasurer) and Carolyn Koonts (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Nucor Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.