Grants paid by Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc
EIN 20-0946449 · Charlotte, NC · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE T12
Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc of Charlotte, NC (EIN 20-0946449) reported 88 grants paid totaling $2,549,965 to 60 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$2,549,965
88 grants
Recipients
60
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | $295,971 | — |
| 2019 | 9 | $272,127 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | $295,500 | — |
| 2021 | 8 | $137,074 | — |
| 2022 | 9 | $186,336 | — |
| 2023 | 11 | $222,710 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | $1,140,247 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | $0 | — |
Top recipients
The 60 recipients receiving the most from Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 60 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 20-0258541 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $500,000 | 2024 |
| Novant Health Foundation 58-1413074 | A | Charlotte, NC | 3 | $352,348 | 2021 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas 56-6047886 | A | Charlotte, NC | 5 | $260,000 | 2025 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation 47-0902295 | A | Reston, VA | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Israel Relief Friends of United Hatzalah 11-3533002 | A | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| The John Crosland School 56-1211583 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Care Ring 56-0621073 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Local Initiatives Supports Corporation 13-3030229 | A | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Out Teach (real School Gardens) 20-5946552 | A | Washington, DC | 3 | $65,250 | 2020 |
| YMCA Greater Charlotte 56-1045299 | A | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Men's Shelter of Charlotte 56-1474475 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $50,000 | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters 56-2264009 | A | Charlotte, NC | 4 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Veterans Bridge Home 45-2350728 | A | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $36,574 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Greater Greensboro 56-1380249 | A | Greensboro, NC | 2 | $32,500 | 2020 |
| Loaves and Fishes Frienship Trays Inc 56-1398498 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $31,304 | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc 13-1624241 | A | Washington, DC | 4 | $30,500 | 2025 |
| Speedway Children's Charity Gala 56-1331429 | A | Concord, NC | 4 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Foundation for Girls 47-2887394 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $30,000 | 2019 |
| Muggsy Bogues Foundation 46-2043035 | A | Matthews, NC | 2 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement 56-0672085 | A | Charlotte, NC | 3 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| The Nest 81-3637711 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $26,450 | 2023 |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen Grant 32-0200979 | A | Huntersville, NC | 1 | $26,260 | 2023 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry 56-1416719 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Carolina Farm Trust 47-4089099 | A | Cornelius, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Community Culinary School of Charlotte 56-2051086 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Mecklenburg Food Policy Council 45-2040409 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Roof Above Inc 56-1837620 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA 36-3274346 | A | Woodbridge, VA | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| American Heart Association 13-5613797 | A | Dallas, TX | 2 | $22,500 | 2023 |
| Make a Wish Foundation 56-1492432 | A | Charlotte, NC | 3 | $22,000 | 2024 |
| Purple Heart Homes 26-3516121 | A | Statesville, NC | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| Independence Fund 26-0322088 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Friendship Trays Inc 56-1201496 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $20,000 | 2019 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County 56-0577630 | A | Concord, NC | 1 | $15,247 | 2024 |
| Clt Regional Business Alliance 56-0173610 | A | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $15,000 | 2019 |
| Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte 27-3101212 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $15,000 | 2018 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank - Backpacks for Hunger 56-1352593 | A | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Steve Smith Foundation 30-0778749 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $14,000 | 2018 |
| Accept Wc 41-2239186 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $12,532 | 2022 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Foundation 20-0422513 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Charmeck Parks and Recreation 56-6000319 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Alexander Youth Network 56-0554413 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Lonely Entrepreneur 82-5384709 | A | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Johnson C Smith University Incorporated 25-0983069 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Phills Foundation 85-1657490 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Project Bolt 82-1157011 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| YMCA of Greater Greensboro Teen Achievers 56-2543243 | A | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Boost Pad 84-3158649 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiative 27-1396021 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Latin Americans Working 56-1781060 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Soldier's Angels 20-0583415 | A | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Generation Nation 47-1073442 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Ca Johnson High School 42-1680129 | A | Columbia, SC | 1 | $0 | 2018 |
| Levine Children's Hospital 56-0749005 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| American Red Cross 53-0196605 | A | Washington, DC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Uso 56-0532315 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2019 |
| Winding Springs Elementary (title I Cms School) | U | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2019 |
| Hope Street Food Bank 83-3577031 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Junior Achievement 84-1223492 | A | Colorado, CO | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte 33-4836658 | A | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $0 | 2025 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 88 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Uncf Washington, DC | A | $0 + $25,000 non-cash | paid | EDUCATION | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $50,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $25,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Speedway Children's Charities Concord, NC | A | $0 + $12,000 non-cash | paid | CHILDREN | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Second Harvest Food Bank Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $500,000 non-cash | paid | HUNGER | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Junior Achievement Colorado, CO | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Latin Americans Working Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | American Red Cross Washington, DC | A | $0 + $500,000 non-cash | paid | MEDICAL CARE | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Generation Nation Washington, DC | A | $0 + $100,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Renaissance West Community Initiative Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $100,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa, FL | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | COMMUNITY | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Soldier's Angels San Antonio, TX | A | $0 + $100,000 non-cash | paid | VETERANS | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Hope Street Food Bank Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $100,000 non-cash | paid | HUNGER | 202611779349300221 |
| 2025 | Levine Children's Hospital Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | HEALTHCARE | 202611779349300221 |
| 2024 | Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, NC | A | $500,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Care Ring Charlotte, NC | A | $100,000 | paid | WELLNESS | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Supports Corporation New York, NY | A | $100,000 | paid | HUNGER | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | The John Crosland School Charlotte, NC | A | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Israel Relief Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | A | $100,000 | paid | DISASTER | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Reston, VA | A | $100,000 | paid | MILLITARY | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $50,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County Concord, NC | A | $15,247 | paid | CHILDERN | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Muggsy Bogues Foundation Matthews, NC | A | $15,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | YMCA of Greater Greensboro Teen Achievers Greensboro, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | CHILDERN | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Make a Wish Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | CHILDREN | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Speedway Children's Charity Gala Concord, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | CHILDREN | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Veterans Bridge Home Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | MILLITARY | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | MILITARY | 202522259349300142 |
| 2024 | Junior Achievement Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | CHILDREN | 202522259349300142 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $50,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | The Nest Charlotte, NC | A | $26,450 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen Grant Huntersville, NC | A | $26,260 | paid | HUNGER | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | WELLNESS | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Independence Fund Charlotte, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | MILLITARY | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Second Harvest Food Bank - Backpacks for Hunger Charlotte, NC | A | $15,000 | paid | HUNGER | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation Matthews, NC | A | $15,000 | paid | HUNGER | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Uncf - Mayors Ball Sponsorship Washington, DC | A | $12,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | American Heart Association Charlotte, NC | A | $12,500 | paid | WELLNESS | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Speedway Children Charities - Gala Concord, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | CHILDREN | 202402219349301020 |
| 2023 | Junior Achievement Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402219349301020 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $50,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Loaves and Fishes Frienship Trays Inc Charlotte, NC | A | $31,304 | paid | HUNGER | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | YMCA Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | WELLNESS | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Armed Services YMCA of the USA Woodbridge, VA | A | $25,000 | paid | WELLNESS | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Accept Wc Charlotte, NC | A | $12,532 | paid | EDUCATION | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Uncf Washington DC, DC | A | $12,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Lonely Entrepreneur New York, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | ECONOMIC MOBILITY | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Speedway Childrens Charities Concord, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | YOUTH | 202322129349301952 |
| 2022 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | YOUTH | 202322129349301952 |
| 2021 | Veterans Bridge Home Charlotte, NC | A | $26,574 | paid | VETERANS | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | Roof Above Inc Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | HOMELESSNESS | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | Novant Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | WELLNESS | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | Community Culinary School of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | FIGHT HUNGER & DEVELOP EMPLOYMENT | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | The Boost Pad Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | ECONOMIC MOBILITY | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | Johnson C Smith University Incorporated Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | Phills Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | HOMELESSNESS | 202202249349301315 |
| 2021 | United Negro College Fund Inc Washington, DC | A | $5,500 | paid | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 202202249349301315 |
| 2020 | Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $110,000 | paid | COVID-19 Response | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Carolina Farm Trust Cornelius, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | COVID-19 Response | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Crisis Assistance Ministry Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | COVID-19 Response | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation Greater Greensboro Greensboro, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | COVID-19 Response | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Mecklenburg Food Policy Council Charlotte, NC | A | $25,000 | paid | Hunger | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Purple Heart Homes Statesville, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | Veterans Support | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Cent Carolinas Charlotte, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | Mentoring Summit | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Out Teach Washington, DC | A | $18,000 | paid | Hunger | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Project Bolt Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID - Response Food and School Supplies | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Charmeck Parks and Recreation Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | Little Libraries | 202112189349300506 |
| 2020 | Junior Achievement Charlotte, NC | A | $7,500 | paid | Sponsorship Hall of Fame | 202112189349300506 |
| 2019 | Novant Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $170,127 | paid | COMMUNITY CARE CRUISER GRANT | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Foundation for Girls Charlotte, NC | A | $30,000 | paid | Diamond's Dream Scholarship | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Out Teach (real School Gardens) Washington, DC | A | $28,500 | paid | CHARLOTTE BIG DIG SPONSORSHIP | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Friendship Trays Inc Charlotte, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | AWARD GRANT | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | 2019 BIG BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Clt Regional Business Alliance Charlotte, NC | A | $7,500 | paid | ROOM SPONSOR/NAMING RIGHTS 2019 | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Make a Wish Foundation of C&w Nc Charlotte, NC | A | $6,000 | paid | SILVER SPONSORSHIP FOR WISH BALL | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Uso Charlotte, NC | A | $0 + $12,500 non-cash | paid | USO CENTER REFURBISHMENT | 202002189349300805 |
| 2019 | Winding Springs Elementary (title I Cms School) Charlotte, NC | U | $0 + $19,693 non-cash | paid | TECHNOLOGY FOR TECH LAB - Title I School | 202002189349300805 |
| 2018 | Novant Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $157,221 | paid | DONATION TO THE NOVANT HEALTH FOUNDATION | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Men's Shelter of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $50,000 | paid | FACILIATE KITCHEN RENOVATION | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Real School Gardens Washington, DC | A | $18,750 | paid | CREATE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM - LEBANON two individual to cover tuition, books, supplies, and school activities. | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | A | $15,000 + $1,913 non-cash | paid | REJUVENATE/RENOVATE VETERAN HOME | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Steve Smith Foundation Charlotte, NC | A | $14,000 | paid | DONATION TO THE STEVE SMITH FOUNDATION | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | American Heart Association Dallas, TX | A | $10,000 | paid | SPONSOR HEART BALL & GO RED FOR WOMEN | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Alexander Youth Network Charlotte, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Clt Chamber of Commerce Charlotte, MI | A | $7,500 | paid | ROOM SPONSOR/NAMING RIGHTS 2018 | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Community Foundation of Greater Gboro Greensboro, NC | A | $7,500 | paid | SWARM TORNADO RELIEF - DONATION TOWARDS SUPPLIES | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Make a Wish Foundation of C&w Nc Charlotte, NC | A | $6,000 | paid | SILVER SPONSORSHIP FOR WISH BALL | 201922279349300317 |
| 2018 | Ca Johnson High School Columbia, SC | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | FOOTBALL WEIGHT BENCHES & DUMBELL SETS | 201922279349300317 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-09-30 | not stated | 2024v5.5 | 202611779349300221 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-09-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202522259349300142 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-09-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202402219349301020 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-09-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202322129349301952 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-09-30 | not stated | 2020v4.2 | 202202249349301315 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-09-30 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202112189349300506 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-09-30 | not stated | 2018v3.3 | 202002189349300805 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-09-30 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201922279349300317 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/200946449.json.
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