Challenge Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-6059951
Foundation Overview
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Challenge Fund has awarded 181 grants totaling $2,424,707 to organizations in North Carolina, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,424,707
Total Assets
$5,411,276
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$20,000
% No Significant Change
-4%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%
5 of 11 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in North Carolina and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Carrboro (25%), Raleigh (25%), Durham (17%).
Funding Trajectory
-1%
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Challenge Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Cancer Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $37,575 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hope Renovations | $20,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rainforest Trust | $60,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Red Panda Network | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $37,575 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Haven At First And Market Inc | $20,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $7,575 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Club Nova | $40,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $21,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $4,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Renovations | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $10,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Rainforest Trust | $35,000 | Vint Hill, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Haven | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Charlottsville Community Bikes | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Conservation International Foundation | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Club Nova | $40,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $21,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $4,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Renovations | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $10,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Rainforest Trust | $35,000 | Vint Hill, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Haven | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Charlottsville Community Bikes | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Conservation International Foundation | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Club Nova | $40,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $21,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $4,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Renovations | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $10,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Rainforest Trust | $35,000 | Vint Hill, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Haven | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Charlottsville Community Bikes | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Conservation International Foundation | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Diaper Bank Of North Carolina | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Bennett's Village Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Bronxworks | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Environmental Defense Center | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Club Nova | $18,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Rainforest Trust | $50,000 | Vint Hill, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Hope Renovations | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Compass Center For Women & Families | $4,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Families Moving Forward | $4,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Fearrington Cares Inc | $2,290 | Pittsboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee | $14,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $160,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| City Parks Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| The Haven | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| A Lotta Love | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Safe Haven For Cats | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Club Nova | $8,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Appalachian Voices | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Rebound Alternatives For Youth Nc | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Interfaith Council For Social Services | $1,500 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Families Moving Forward | $3,500 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Compass Center For Women & Families | $3,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $175,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center | $35,000 | Carpinteria, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Environmental Defense Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Carpinteria Valley Arts Council | $25,000 | Carpinteria, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Direct Relief | $20,000 | Goleta, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Compass Center Chapel Hill For Wome | $3,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $4,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Student Action With Farmworkers | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Cancer Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Hillsborough Community Media | $5,000 | Hillsborough, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Save The Children Federation | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Orange Congregation In Mission Inc | $5,000 | Hillsborough, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Duke Lemur Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| North Carolina Opera Inc | $4,700 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Trees Atlanta Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Atlanta Mission | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Club Nova Community Inc | $25,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Safe Haven For Cats | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Serv | $5,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Earth Justice | $4,000 | Nevada City, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $4,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| National Immigration Law Center | $4,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Innocence Project Inc | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Park Pride | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Wholesome Wave Georgia Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| City Of Refuge | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Thread Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| The Carter Center | $2,200 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood California Ctrl Coast | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| International Rescue Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Center For Urban Agric At Fairview Gard | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Chapel Hill Inc | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Friends Of The National Zoo | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Make-a-wish Of Central And Eastern Nc | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Fund For Santa Barbara Inc | $18,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $30,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Diaper Bank Of North Carolina | $10,000 | Berea, KY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $4,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Chatham Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Pittsboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Cancer Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $5,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Project Angel Food | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Hillsborough Community Media | $4,500 | Hillsborough, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Fathers Forever | $4,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Orange Congregation In Mission Inc | $4,500 | Hillsborough, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Duke Lemur Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| North Carolina Opera Inc | $4,265 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Trees Atlanta Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Atlanta Mission | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $2,500 | Scottdale, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Club Nova Community Inc | $6,296 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Safe Haven For Cats | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Independent Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $1,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Southern Center For Human Rights | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Serv | $5,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Earth Justice | $4,765 | Nevada City, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $4,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| National Immigration Law Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Innocence Project Inc | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Park Pride | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Wholesome Wave Georgia Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| City Of Refuge | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Thread Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| The Carter Center | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,766 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Sandhills Children's Center | $5,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Learning Outside | $5,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| International Rescue Committee | $19,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Carry Out The General Tax Exempt Purpose Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Challenge Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 56-6059951 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1295 ENVIRON WAY Chapel Hill, NC 27517-4427 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Challenge Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | H Smith Richardson Iii |
|---|---|
| Director | Ann Page Richardson |
| Director | Cary R Paynter |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.