Related Belk Philanthropy

The Belk family’s legacy of giving began in the 1800s with John Belk’s parents, William Henry Belk and Mary Irwin Belk. They instilled in their six children an unwavering Christian faith, the importance of education and the responsibility of giving back. These values are apparent today in the many ways the Belk family chooses to support their community. Following are just two examples of philanthropic efforts that are closely related to the John M. Belk Endowment.

The Belk Foundation

The Belk Foundation is a family foundation that invests in public education, specifically K-3 achievement and excellent teachers and leaders. It serves as the public expression of gratitude and commitment shown by the family that created the Belk department store organization. Founded in 1928, The Belk Foundation is based in Charlotte, N.C. and awards grants in Charlotte as well as select state-level initiatives in North Carolina. For more details, please visit the foundation’s website at www.belkfoundation.org.

Belk, Inc., Charitable Giving Strategy

Belk, Inc., is dedicated to giving back to the southern communities that support the Belk stores. It’s all part of the company’s southern heritage: helping neighbors, valuing family and community, and caring for the world around us. Specific areas of focus are education, breast cancer awareness and research, and community strengthening. For more details please visit the corporate website here.