The Sharma family of Cary created a scholarship to honor Dr. G.D. Sharma and the family's deep commitment to higher education, which now spans multiple generations.
Make a difference, leave a legacy
Giving through a community foundation offers a unique and powerful way for you to meet your philanthropic goals, whether you choose to establish your own endowment or contribute to an existing fund.
We’re here to help you make a difference in your community, leave a legacy and achieve your charitable vision. Whether you choose to embrace a specific cause or support an overall philanthropic effort, the NCCF will help you discover the power of endowed giving and define your charitable intent.
Individuals, families, corporations, institutions or nonprofit organizations may establish funds with the NCCF. We offer our donors many ways to meet their charitable goals. Most NCCF funds operate as perpetual endowments.
What is an endowment?
An endowment is a permanent fund that distributes only the income. The fund is invested and continues to grow through sound stewardship; the recipient (your cause, institution or nonprofit) continues to receive a perpetual and ever-increasing amount of income. Because your dollars are pooled for investment, you can maximize giving and fund growth.
