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Who funds Johnson C Smith University?

Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 250983069

16 private foundations reported grants to Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina totaling $13.4 million across 35 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Duke Endowment, with $12.9 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Johnson C Smith University

All 16 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Duke Endowment
North Carolina · 2024 · accepts applications
To commemorate the duke endowments centennial, support for implementing the new strategic plan in coordination with the charlotte mayors racial equity campaign.19$12.9 million
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc
Indiana · 2024 · accepts applications
To build the capacity to serve adult learners at HBCUs.1$125,000
John S and James L Knight Foundation
Florida · 2024 · accepts applications
To support jcsu in building a model and sustained capacity for community and economic engagement in charlotte's historic west end.1$125,000
The Leon Levine Foundation
North Carolina · 2024 · accepts applications
President's GAP Scholarship Fund1$100,000
George A Gaston Charitable Tr
Illinois · 2024
Generaal1$45,919
David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation
New Jersey · 2025
General support1$35,000
Eugene A Dawkins Tr UW
Pennsylvania · 2025
C a dawkins and l g dawkins1$30,566
Tr UW Charles H Stone-Tr A
Texas · 2024
Educational scholarships1$10,716
Victoria Susan Sutton Charitable Trust
South Carolina · 2024
Tuition - Weaver Scholarship1$7,000
Ncfibarnhardt Foundation
North Carolina · 2025
General support1$5,000
Fidelity Foundation
Massachusetts · 2024 · accepts applications
Fidelity matching gifts to education2$2,000
George A Kostakes Charitable Trust
Missouri · 2024
General operating1$1,500
The Dickson Foundation Inc
North Carolina · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$397
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York · 2025
Matching contribution (general operating support)1$200
Ge Aerospace Foundation
Connecticut · 2024 · accepts applications
Matching gift1$20

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Johnson C Smith University?

The Duke Endowment, Lumina Foundation for Education Inc, John S and James L Knight Foundation, The Leon Levine Foundation and George A Gaston Charitable Tr, and 11 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Johnson C Smith University get from foundations?

$13.4 million in 35 reported grants from 16 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Duke Endowment, Lumina Foundation for Education Inc, John S and James L Knight Foundation, The Leon Levine Foundation and Fidelity Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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