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Wilson County Community Foundation

The Wilson County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. WCCF was founded in 1997 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Wilson County.

Officers

Matthew Garrett

President

Board members:

Paula Benson

Cameron Cochran

Colleen Etheridge

Riley Hottovy

Dante Pittman

Bill Shreve

Page Thomas Smith

Judi Thurston

Grants Awarded

Wilson County News

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Teaming up with community

April 9, 2024

Philanthropy can help fill the gaps to support communities, and NCCF and our fundholders have readily stepped in to do so. 

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Endowment established to support Wilson athletic complex

November 13, 2023

The J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex in the city of Wilson has a new endowment at the North Carolina Community Foundation that will…

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Wilson County Community Foundation awards more than $4,000 in grants

November 7, 2023

The Wilson County Community Foundation has awarded $4,500 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.  The…

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Wilson County Community Foundation awards $4,000 in grants

December 20, 2022

The Wilson County Community Foundation (WCCF) has awarded $4,000 in grants to programs supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,500 to…