MISSION

The Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust is dedicated to building a vibrant cultural community by inspiring planned gifts to the permanent endowments of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s most important arts, science, history and heritage organizations.

Formed by a partnership between the Arts & Science Council and the Foundation For the Carolinas, the Cultural Trust is committed to building the endowments of Charlotte's most important cultural organizations through planned giving and expert investment management. The Cultural Trust works closely with donors to ensure that their charitable goals and objectives are honored in perpetuity.

HISTORY

The Cultural Trust was founded as a partnership between the Arts & Science Council and Foundation For The Carolinas. The Cultural Trust is the largest supporting foundation of Foundation For The Carolinas with assets of $147 million.*

The goal of this unique partnership is to maintain a vibrant cultural community by providing a platform for growth, and to safeguard the financial stability of arts, science, history and heritage organizations in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

*Assets as of December 31, 2010