The Dickson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Dickson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 165 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $301,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants165
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$301,000
- Assets$89.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 167 | $81.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 165 | $89.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Dickson Foundation 200 South College St Ste 1800, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 372-5404 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter. |
| Deadlines | There are no application deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not provide grants to individuals and primarily focuses on local giving. |
What The Dickson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 123 | $3.5 million |
| Virginia | 10 | $86,000 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $70,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $12,930 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $7,500 |
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation | General support | $301,000 |
| Lees McRae College | General support | $201,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $200,000 |
| NC State University | General support | $127,500 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region | General support | $127,000 |
| Coalition for Liberty | General support | $125,000 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | General support | $121,000 |
| Elon University | General support | $106,000 |
| Southminster | General support | $105,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | General support | $103,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | General support | $102,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fdn | General support | $101,000 |
| Dilworth Center | General support | $101,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte | General support | $100,000 |
| Fftc- Hugh McColl Park | General support | $100,000 |
| NC Aquarium Society | General support | $100,000 |
| NC Zoo Society | General support | $100,000 |
| The John Crosland School | General support | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | General support | $51,200 |
| St Philip's Episcopal Church | General support | $51,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | General support | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park | General support | $50,000 |
| Fftc- Carolina Thread Trail | General support | $50,000 |
| Grandfather Community Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Nourish Up | General support | $50,000 |
| Queen City Pregnancy Resource Ctr | General support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte | General support | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | General support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $50,000 |
| Wee Kirk Presbyterian Church | General support | $50,000 |
| YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte | General support | $50,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | General support | $30,000 |
| YMCA - Stowe Family YMCA of Gaston County | General support | $30,000 |
| The Generals Redoubt | General support | $27,500 |
| UNC Health Foundation | General support | $26,000 |
| Marble Kids Museum | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Stuart Dickson Deceased 0524
- Rush S Dickson III
- Thomas W Dickson
- Susan W Patterson
- Jane W Marley
- Alison M Scott
- Christian O Avery
- Chase A Wood
- Harrison H Williamson Jr
- John A Dickson
Questions people ask
Does The Dickson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no application deadlines..
How much does The Dickson Foundation Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 165 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Dickson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists R Stuart Dickson Deceased 0524 (Director, Chairman & President), Rush S Dickson III (Director,vice President), Thomas W Dickson (Director,vice President) and Susan W Patterson (Officer,sec & Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Dickson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.