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To support specific educational institutions through endowments and trust funds in North Carolina and South Carolina. To help grow the game of tennis through youth programming for all in North Carolina and the Southern section. To help protect lands, parks, forests, and waters in western North Carolina on which all life depends in order to promote a healthier lifestyle for future generations.
Annual application deadlines
July 31
Program areas
Environment, animals
Program limitations
Applications are limited to environmental conservation efforts.
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
Applications are limited to organizations primarily located in Western North Carolina.
While the foundation supports multiple program areas, applications are limited to environmental conservation efforts of organizations primarily located in Western North Carolina.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by July 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by October for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within six months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
The Harold T. Southern Family Foundation was established in 2014 by the children of Harold Turner Southern and Mildred Formyduval Southern (both deceased), in honor of their parents.
The late Mr. and Mrs. Southern loved the outdoors and spent many hours of their days playing tennis, walking, and gardening. The parents instilled in their children the passion for helping others and giving back to the world we live in. Their hope was to leave the world in a better place for the benefit of future generations.
