The True North Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The True North Foundation is a private foundation in Currie, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $388,686 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,214 and the largest $25,907. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$388,686
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,214
- Largest grant$25,907
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $372,299 the year before.
59% of its 2024 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 | $372,299 | 41 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $388,686 | 44 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
The True North 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 The True North Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 33 | $307,545 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,625 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,762 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,254 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harrelson Center | General fund | $25,907 |
| CFWNC | General | $25,773 |
| American Red Cross | General | $25,625 |
| Hill School of Wilmington | General fund | $21,407 |
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice | General fund | $20,726 |
| Camp Spring Creek | General fund | $20,000 |
| Homes of Hope India US | General fund | $20,000 |
| UNC TV | General fund | $10,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $10,444 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General fund | $10,417 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of SE North Caroli | Great future | $10,400 |
| Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $10,363 |
| Thalian Hall | General fund | $10,300 |
| Carousel Center | General | $10,300 |
| Friends of Camp Kirkwood | General fund | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Food Bank of Ce NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Founda | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Wilmington | General fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General fund | $10,000 |
| Girls Leadership Academy of Wilming | General | $5,303 |
| Pender Historical Society | General fund | $5,300 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General fund | $5,254 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry | General | $5,175 |
| St Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian | General fund | $5,169 |
| Clean Water for NC | General | $5,166 |
| Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem | General fund | $5,155 |
| Cape Fear Literacy Counsel | General fund | $5,102 |
| JDRF | General fund | $5,000 |
| Good Friends of Wilmington | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cameron Art Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| NC Tree Farm Program | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Counseling Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cornell Lab Ornithology | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of WHQR Public Radio | General | $5,000 |
| Literacy Together | General | $5,000 |
| Southern Environment | General | $5,000 |
| Feast Down East | General fund | $2,599 |
| A Safe Place | General fund | $2,583 |
| Humanity Now | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Brown North
- Debernia Clinton North III
Questions people ask
Does The True North Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The True North Foundation give?
$388,686 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,214.
Who runs The True North Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Brown North (Trustee) and Debernia Clinton North III (Trustee).
What does The True North Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.