$447.5M in expenses

Education and youth development: disbursed 6,051 grants to various organizations for scholarship programs, educational institutions, and other curriculum programs.

$139.9M in expenses

Environment and wildlife: disbursed 678 grants to various organizations to support environmental efforts of conservation, education, and other projects.

$91.0M in expenses

Health and human services: disbursed 4,576 grants to various organizations offering services for seniors, youth development, housing and shelter, and other community needs.

$11.3M in expenses

Animal welfare: disbursed 302 grants to various organizations to support animal care, shelter, and spay and neuter programs.

$30.2M in expenses

Evolving needs and opportunities: disbursed 1,138 grants to support evolving needs and opportunities.

$26.3M in expenses

Arts & culture: disbursed 1,278 grants to various organizations providing support to the cultural community through art, history, and education.

$16.2M in expenses

Religion: disbursed 1,967 grants to support religious organizations.

$55.7M in expenses

International, foreign affairs and national security: disbursed 189 grants to various organizations to support international, foreign affairs and national security programs.

$21.7M in expenses

Other: disbursed 183 grants to various organizations to support other programs.

— in expenses

Foundation for the carolinas serves as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. We offer innovative solutions that help individuals, non-profits, and companies bring their charitable visions to life. FFTC supports personal and corporate philanthropy through a range of innovative fund and giving options. We also drive non-profit sustainability through endowment management, customized solutions, and grantmaking. FFTC funds are charged annual administrative fees based on the fair market value of the assets in the fund.