How much money has Golden LEAF received in payments from the tobacco settlement? How much has been awarded in grants?
Through August 2009, Golden LEAF has received $794,129,816 in payments as a result of the settlement of litigation brought by North Carolina and 45 other states against manufacturers of tobacco products. Since we began making grants in 2000, Golden LEAF has awarded 905 grants totaling more than $418 million to nonprofit organizations and government entities throughout North Carolina.
Through May 2010, Golden LEAF has received $867,318,889.43 in payments as a result of the settlement of litigation brought by North Carolina and 45 other states against manufacturers of tobacco products. Since we began making grants in 2000, Golden LEAF has awarded 1,002 grants totaling more than $471 million to nonprofit organizations and government entities throughout North Carolina.