Lamelo Ball Foundation

The Duke Endowment is a private foundation that serves the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs of higher education, health care, children's welfare, and spiritual life. Established in 1924 by North Carolina industrialist and philanthropist James B. Duke, the Endowment is a charitable trust that meets the definition of a private or independent foundation: a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization, established with funds provided by an individual, a family, or a corporation, to promote philanthropic purposes by making grants. The foundation makes grants to eligible institutions in North Carolina and South Carolina, initiates programs and efforts to meet identified needs, provides counsel and technical assistance to grantees, consults and advises on programs and projects, communicates through an annual report; a magazine, other printed materials, and via a Web site, operates a grantsmanship library as a resource for grant seekers and sponsors a summer internship program for college students from Davidson College and Duke, Furman, and Johnson C. Smith universities.

The Merancas Foundation Inc. is a charitable organization based in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to supporting various initiatives through grants and scholarships. Their programs encompass the CAPS Scholarship, equitable housing projects, and an internship program aimed at fostering community growth and development. Focused on empowering individuals and organizations, the Merancas Foundation actively engages with grantees to promote positive change within the community. They also provide resources and support for applicants navigating the grant application process. Generated from the website

The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer through research and support. They work with leading pediatric oncologists across the country to fund research and bring new treatments to children facing all types of pediatric cancer. With a mission to find cures and better treatment options for kids with cancer, the foundation raises awareness and funds through various initiatives, including their partnership with the Children's Oncology Group, the establishment of endowed chairs at Levine Children's Hospital and Children's National Health System, and collaborations with Riley Children's Hospital and Indiana University Department of Pediatrics. Through their efforts, they aim to make a significant impact on the lives of children battling cancer.Generated from the website