Serving North Carolina
communities for over 35 years

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communities for over 35 years

Nearly $500,000 available for Bertie, Hertford county nonprofits

NCCF remembers Cherry Ballard’s legacy of service, mentorship and friendship

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Scholarship rewards students who give back

See how Julia Hunt turned decades of volunteering into a scholarship for students.
Impact Story

Creating a legacy of compassion: Honoring Lorie Lindsley through an NCCF donor advised fund

August 3, 2026

Three and a half months. That’s how much time Steve Lindsley and his family had after learning his wife, Lorie, had advanced pancreatic…

News

Johnston County Community Foundation seeking nominations for community service award

August 3, 2026

The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Volunteer Community…

Blog

NCCF remembers Cherry Ballard’s legacy of service, mentorship and friendship 

June 25, 2026

The North Carolina Community Foundation is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Cherry Ballard, NCCF’s first employee and longest-tenured staff member.…

Impact Story

How NCCF agency funds help nonprofits build stability

June 11, 2026

Nonprofits in North Carolina rarely operate with certainty. Many are constantly balancing rising costs and shifting and unpredictable funding streams. In that environment, building…

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