The Dickson Foundation Inc
EIN 566022339
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$17.3M
387 grants · $4.3M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$25K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 142/223 multi-year
repeat
$81.7M
Assets (2023)
223
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE DICKSON FOUNDATION
Phone
(704) 372-5404
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO APPLICATION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON LOCAL GIVING.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $76.3M | $2.7M | N/A |
| 2020 | $5.6M | $84.4M | $2.9M | 2 |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $75.5M | $5.2M | 201 |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $81.7M | $3.6M | 184 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 387 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$45K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$3.3M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RD
R Stuart Dickson
4+ yrs
Director, Chairman & President
Leadership
TD
Thomas W Dickson
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
RD
Rush S Dickson III
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
SP
Susan W Patterson
4+ yrs
Officer,Sec & Treasurer
Leadership
JD
John a Dickson
4+ yrs
Director
HW
Harrison H Williamson Jr
4+ yrs
Director
CW
Chase a Wood
4+ yrs
Director
CA
Christian O Avery
4+ yrs
Director
AS
Alison M Scott
4+ yrs
Director
JM
Jane W Marley
4+ yrs
Director
RD
R Stuart Dickson
4+ yrs
Director, Chairman & President
Leadership
RD
Rush S Dickson III
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
TD
Thomas W Dickson
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
SP
Susan W Patterson
4+ yrs
Officer,Sec & Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jane W Marley
4+ yrs
Director
AS
Alison M Scott
4+ yrs
Director
CA
Christian O Avery
4+ yrs
Director
CW
Chase a Wood
4+ yrs
Director
HW
Harrison H Williamson Jr
4+ yrs
Director
JD
John a Dickson
4+ yrs
Director
RD
R Stuart Dickson
4+ yrs
Director, Chairman & President
Leadership
TD
Thomas W Dickson
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
RD
Rush S Dickson III
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
SP
Susan W Patterson
4+ yrs
Officer,Sec & Treasurer
Leadership
JD
John a Dickson
4+ yrs
Director
HW
Harrison H Williamson Jr
4+ yrs
Director
CW
Chase a Wood
4+ yrs
Director
CA
Christian O Avery
4+ yrs
Director
AS
Alison M Scott
4+ yrs
Director
JM
Jane W Marley
4+ yrs
Director
RD
R Stuart Dickson
4+ yrs
Director, Chairman & President
Leadership
RD
Rush S Dickson III
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
TD
Thomas W Dickson
4+ yrs
Director,Vice President
Leadership
SP
Susan W Patterson
4+ yrs
Officer,Sec & Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jane W Marley
4+ yrs
Director
AS
Alison M Scott
4+ yrs
Director
CA
Christian O Avery
4+ yrs
Director
CW
Chase a Wood
4+ yrs
Director
HW
Harrison H Williamson Jr
4+ yrs
Director
JD
John a Dickson
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (387 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | See Attached Statement, NC | $3,261,790 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| See Attached Statement | See Attached Statement, NC | $2,314,333 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Christ Church Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,000,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Coalition for Liberty | Charlotte, NC | $625,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Coalition for Liberty | Charlotte, NC | $500,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Crossnore, NC | $400,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $301,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Ctr Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $301,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishesfriendship Trays | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Nc State University | Raleigh, NC | $220,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation | Boone, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| The Umbrella Center | Charlotte, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Turning Point Usa | Phoenix, AZ | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ymca of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | $182,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | $182,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Southminster | Charlotte, NC | $155,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Charlotte, NC | $152,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Nc Zoo Society | Asheboro, NC | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center | Charlotte, NC | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region | Charlotte, NC | $126,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Carolinas Aviation Museum | Charlotte, NC | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |