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What We Do

At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.

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Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Our values
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Our Philanthropic Network

We believe in the power of permanent philanthropy to strengthen our communities and people. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, our philanthropic network makes a powerful impact through robust grants and scholarships programs.
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Supporting fundholders

Our team members are experts in charitable giving and impactful grantmaking. We are committed is to stewarding your funds to accomplish your charitable goals and strengthen your philanthropic impact.

Our team lives in all regions of the state and understands North Carolina. This makes it easy for us to help donors determine the best method of giving to achieve their philanthropic goals.

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A Focus on Rural

We serve the entire state, with a focus on rural North Carolina.

Our 53 affiliate foundations serve as our roots in North Carolina’s rural communities and our expertise provides our fundholders with local insight that strengthens our grantmaking – and our communities.


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Philanthropic Excellence

NCCF meets the highest standards for philanthropic excellence among community foundations, having been accredited with Community Foundations National Standards since 2007.


Impact Stories

Generosity in Action

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News

Endowment for Cherokee Hospital Foundation Established at North Carolina Community Foundation

September 12, 2024

The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the well-being of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by strengthening…

Impact Story

Sorority increases impact with scholarship endowment funds

August 16, 2024

The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has contributed significantly to the community since its establishment in 1938. In more than eight decades,…

Supporting Our Communities

Our people help us to make a powerful, lasting impact in our communities.