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:

Shirley Battle

Cameron Cochran

Kathie Davis

Ceci Petrella

Dante Pittman

Naija Speight

Grants Awarded

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Wilson County Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants 

December 18, 2025

The Wilson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $15,000 in grants to five organizations supporting the local community.  The board…

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$575,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF 

October 30, 2025

This is the eighth annual application-based cycle from the endowment, which supports nonprofit programs focusing on education, health, and human services in 41 eastern North Carolina counties.

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$575,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF

December 17, 2024

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, an increase of $25,000 from…

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Wilson County Community Foundation awards more than $14,000 in grants 

November 20, 2024

The Wilson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,500 in grants to organizations supporting the local…