Carol E Dice Memorial Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting educational initiatives, particularly in the realm of special education. Its mission is reflected in its funding activities, which have included grants for educational supplies to elementary schools, specifically aimed at enhancing programs for students with disabilities. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions and programs that cater to special education needs, demonstrating a commitment to improving educational resources and support for vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small North Carolina-based elementary school or local special-education program seeking a modest, one-time grant for supplies or a narrow program expense, preferably introduced by a known contact.
Good Fit
- • Located in North Carolina (or serving a clear local NC community).
- • An elementary school or a program focused on special education needs.
- • Request is for a modest amount (typical past grant was under $5,000).
- • Has a direct referral or prior relationship with a named officer or known local intermediary.
- • Project is concrete and supply-oriented rather than large-scale operating support.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is local: the only recorded grant went to a school in North Carolina, and the foundation itself is recorded in NC; the dataset shows no multi-state activity.
Recipient Variety
Across the available filings the foundation funded only one distinct recipient (a single 2022 grant) and reported no recipients in the most recent year, indicating a very small observed recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application process; direct evidence of accepting unfamiliar applicants from the grant history is lacking, so open entry for unknown applicants appears unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
