The Raftelis Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-2105040
Foundation Overview
Based in Cornelius, NC, The Raftelis Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $528,507 to organizations in North Carolina, Maryland and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 10 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Charlotte (45%), Davidson (28%), Huntersville (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 63% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Raftelis Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Rescue Squad | $100 | Boone, NC, US | Search & Rescue | 2024 |
| E2d | $1,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2024 |
| Cdm Foundation | $250 | South Bend, IN, US | Church Seminary | 2024 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $2,750 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2024 |
| Bethlehem University Foundation | $1,000 | Beltville, MD, US | Church | 2024 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $5,000 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2024 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2024 |
| Peninsula Community Fund | $250 | Cornelius, NC, US | Animal Adoption Agency | 2024 |
| Eckerd College | $3,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Performing Arts | 2024 |
| Cornelius Lemley Fire Rescue | $50 | Cornelius, NC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bpa | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Watauga Rescue Squad | $500 | Boone, NC, US | Search & Rescue | 2023 |
| E2d | $250 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2023 |
| Georgetown Soil And Water | $50 | Georgetown, SC, US | Soil And Water Services | 2023 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2023 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $1,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2023 |
| Spoleto Festival | $350 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $16,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2023 |
| Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church | $7,500 | Blowing Rock, NC, US | Church | 2023 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $5,000 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family Services | 2023 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2023 |
| Duke University Hospital | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Support Brain Trauma Center | 2023 |
| Florida School For The Deaf | $100 | St Augustine, FL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $115 | Venice, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Amazon Outreach | $515 | Plano, TX, US | Mission Outreach | 2023 |
| Wfae | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Wdav | $1,700 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| Raftelis Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Environmental Stewardship | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Health Research | 2022 |
| E2d | $500 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $5,300 | Davidson, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Assoc | $1,000 | Cary, NC, US | Cancer Services | 2022 |
| Spoleto Festival | $100 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $10,525 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Steele Creek Church | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $3,500 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2022 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2022 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $7,500 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2022 |
| Wfae | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Wdav | $1,700 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| Raftelis Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Environmental Stewardship | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Health Research | 2022 |
| E2d | $500 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $5,300 | Davidson, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Assoc | $1,000 | Cary, NC, US | Cancer Services | 2022 |
| Spoleto Festival | $100 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $10,525 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Steele Creek Church | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $3,500 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2022 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2022 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $7,500 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2022 |
| Wfae | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Wdav | $1,700 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| Raftelis Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Environmental Stewardship | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Health Research | 2022 |
| E2d | $500 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $5,300 | Davidson, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Assoc | $1,000 | Cary, NC, US | Cancer Services | 2022 |
| Spoleto Festival | $100 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2022 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $10,525 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Steele Creek Church | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church | 2022 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $3,500 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2022 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2022 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $7,500 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2022 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $8,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2021 |
| Raftelis Charitable Gift Fund | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Environmental Stewardship | 2021 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $1,200 | Davidson, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2021 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $23,500 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2021 |
| Eckerd College | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Al Anon Family Groups | $300 | Charlotte, NC, US | Recovery | 2021 |
| Charlotte Lab School | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Discovery Place | $158 | Charlotte, NC, US | Science Education | 2021 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2021 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $1,030 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2021 |
| Trac5 | $1,000 | Mooresville, NC, US | Faith-based Diplomacy | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| Roger Faulkner | $169 | Davidson, NC, US | End Of Life Care | 2021 |
| Camp Grier | $1,000 | Old Fort, NC, US | Outdoor Education | 2021 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $8,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2021 |
| Raftelis Charitable Gift Fund | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Environmental Stewardship | 2021 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | $1,200 | Davidson, NC, US | Church Seminary | 2021 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $23,500 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2021 |
| Eckerd College | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Al Anon Family Groups | $300 | Charlotte, NC, US | Recovery | 2021 |
| Charlotte Lab School | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Discovery Place | $158 | Charlotte, NC, US | Science Education | 2021 |
| Kiwanis | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Support Services | 2021 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $1,030 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2021 |
| Trac5 | $1,000 | Mooresville, NC, US | Faith-based Diplomacy | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| Roger Faulkner | $169 | Davidson, NC, US | End Of Life Care | 2021 |
| Camp Grier | $1,000 | Old Fort, NC, US | Outdoor Education | 2021 |
| Wfae | $1,200 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2020 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Community Foundation | 2020 |
| Our Town Habitat | $1,000 | Cornelius, NC, US | Housing | 2020 |
| E2d | $500 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2020 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $9,606 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2020 |
| Eckerd College | $2,081 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Al Anon Family Groups | $200 | Charlotte, NC, US | Recovery | 2020 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | $500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church | 2020 |
| Rotary Club | $140 | Cornelius, NC, US | Civic Organization | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Pawleys Island Community | $150 | Pawleys Island, SC, US | Environmental Improvements | 2020 |
| Charlotte Lab School | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2020 |
| Salem Balcey River Presbyterian | $250 | Mayesville, SC, US | Church | 2020 |
| Peninsula Community | $2,500 | Mineral Springs, NC, US | Conservancy | 2020 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $1,000 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation And Education | 2020 |
| Wfae | $7,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2018 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $6,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Charlotte Ballet | $10 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Pawleys Island Child Dev Ctr | $250 | Pawleys Island, SC, US | Assistance For Disadvantaged Children | 2018 |
| Duke University | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Spoleto Festival | $100 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Davidson Housing Coalition | $2,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Housing | 2018 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $7,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Assoc | $150 | Cary, NC, US | Cancer Services | 2018 |
| Lily Pad Haven | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Disadvantaged Women Assistance | 2018 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $17,780 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2018 |
| Eckerd College | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Next Church | $12 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Church | 2018 |
| Good Fellows | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Health Care | 2018 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $275 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2018 |
| Canine Companions | $200 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Pet Support Services | 2018 |
| Network For Good | $103 | Washington, DC, US | Public Welfare | 2018 |
| Davidson College Presbyterian Churc | $1,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Prevent Sex Trafficking | 2018 |
| Wdav | $800 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2018 |
| Matthews Presbyterian Church | $250 | Matthews, NC, US | Children's Services | 2018 |
| Nc Performing Arts | $10 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Wfae | $4,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2017 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $5,050 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Charlotte Ballet | $10 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| 24 Hours Of Booty | $400 | Charlotte, NC, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Duke University | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Education | 2017 |
| E2d | $1,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Education | 2017 |
| Mothering Across Continents | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2017 |
| The Pines | $250 | Davidson, NC, US | Retirement Center | 2017 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $2,000 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2017 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $9,710 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2017 |
| Eckerd College | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2017 |
| American Heart Assn | $50 | Dallas, TX, US | Health Care | 2017 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $275 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2017 |
| Canine Companions | $505 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Pet Support Services | 2017 |
| Network For Good | $103 | Washington, DC, US | Public Welfare | 2017 |
| Haddassah Women's Org | $150 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2017 |
| Wdav | $1,200 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2017 |
| Charlotte Kiwanis | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Children's Services | 2017 |
| Mitchell Foundation | $300 | Charlotte, NC, US | Health | 2017 |
| Pawleys Island Beautification | $500 | Pawleys Island, SC, US | Environmental Improvements | 2017 |
| Charlotte Lab School | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Education | 2017 |
| Carolina Breast Fund | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Health | 2017 |
| Discovery Place | $138 | Charlotte, NC, US | Science Education | 2017 |
| Water For People | $50 | Denver, CO, US | Health | 2017 |
| Nc Performing Arts | $10 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Wfae | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Public Radio | 2016 |
| Blumenthal Perf Arts | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | Children's Services | 2016 |
| 24 Hours Of Booty | $500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Duke University | $8,000 | Durham, NC, US | Education | 2016 |
| Spoleto Festival | $200 | Charleston, SC, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Nc Awwawda | $350 | Raleigh, NC, US | Education | 2016 |
| The Pines | $1,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Retirement Center | 2016 |
| Save A Life Group | $1,000 | Mooresville, NC, US | Organ Donation | 2016 |
| Presbytery Of Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Church | 2016 |
| Carolina Raptor Center | $250 | Huntersville, NC, US | Wildlife Rehabilitation | 2016 |
| Bridges To Common Ground | $1,000 | Mooresvill, NC, US | Diffusing Religious Differences | 2016 |
| Davidson College Presby Church | $6,520 | Davidson, NC, US | Church | 2016 |
| American Heart Assn | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | Health Care | 2016 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | $100 | Murrells Inlet, SC, US | Community Garden | 2016 |
| Canine Companions | $100 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Pet Support Services | 2016 |
| Davidson Housing Coalition | $1,100 | Davidson, NC, US | Housing | 2016 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $50 | Cary, NC, US | Health | 2016 |
| Presbyterian College | $50 | Clinton, SC, US | Education | 2016 |
| Town Of Cornelius | $250 | Cornelius, NC, US | Emergency Services Campaign | 2016 |
| Wdav | $1,200 | Davidson, NC, US | Public Broadcasting | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-2105040 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 17533 PARADISE COVE CT Cornelius, NC 28031-7605 |
Key People (2)
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| President | George Raftelis |
|---|---|
| Director | Eva Raftelis |
Forms 990-PF
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