The Yadkin County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. YCCF was founded in 1998 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 Yadkin County.
Yadkin County Community Foundation
Officers
Tina Phillips
Hope Hardy
Board members:
Gertrude Adams
David Brown
Chris Funk
Todd Martin
Darrell McCormick
Chad Mann
Lincoln Miller
Brandy Phillips-Brandon
Robert Reavis
Walter Smith
Donna Willingham
Director Emeritus:
Tommy C. Jester
Apply for grants
The Yadkin County Community Foundation (YCCF) will accept grant applications from March 1, 2024, to NOON on April 2, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, including late submissions due to technology issues. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants typically range from $750 to $2,000. In 2023, YCCF awarded $19,580 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund.
How to apply
YCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.
- Read the guidelines before you apply. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in your application being declined.
- If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in Training Module I to create a profile. If your organization already has an account, use your information to log in.
- Follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once registered, you can access more information about the application process.
Grants Awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded $19,370 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board advised funds:
- $500 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Yadkin County Childhood Cancer Safety Net
- $1,500 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc. for Yadkin truancy intervention program
- $1,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for meeting diaper need for Yadkin low-income families
- $1,000 to ECHO Ministry, Inc. dba The ARK for housing search for families and single women
- $500 to Forbush High School for the Humanitarian Award
- $1,500 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for Healthcare Access Initiative. Given in honor of Pauline “Polly” Hudspeth Wood and Dr. William L. Wood, Sr. Endowment.
- $2,500 to Magnify Ministries, Inc. for Impact Yadkin
- $2,000 to New Hope Pregnancy Care dba Compassion Care Center for Bloom Bravely
- $750 to North Carolina Symphony for virtual interactive stage for Yadkin County students
- $1,000 to Smart Start of Yadkin County, Inc. for childcare provider banquet
- $1,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics North Carolina – Yadkin
- $1,000 to The Greater Mount Airy Ministry of Hospitality for The Shepherd’s House for Yadkin County Residents
- $1,500 to Voices Together for VOICSS® in Education – Yadkin County schools
- $1,620 to Yadkin Arts Council for Art A La Carte Experience 2024
- $1,000 to Yadkinville United Methodist Church / NETworX Yadkin for NETworX Yadkin general operating support
- $1,000 to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for Youth and Government Program
In response to disruptions Hurricane Helene may have caused to their work, NCCF offered flexibility to 2024 grantees of western affiliate foundations to repurpose funding awarded for specific programs or projects to best support their current needs. The programs and projects listed reflect the original awards.
2023 grants awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded $19,580 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board advised funds:
- $1,000 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc., for a truancy intervention program. Given in honor of Pauline “Polly” Hudspeth Wood and Dr. William L. Wood, Sr.
- $2,000 to Courtney Elementary School for the ceramics department
- $1,500 to Diaper Bank of NC for Distributing Dignity to meet diaper needs in Yadkin County
- $1,000 to ECHO Ministry, Inc., for transportation for women and families experiencing homelessness
- $500 to Forbush High School for the humanitarian award.
- $1,250 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for vision assistance
- $2,830 to Magnify Ministries, Inc., for Impact Yadkin
- $1,500 to Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina for Fund-A-Wish in Yadkin County
- $2,000 to New Horizons Home Care for general operating support
- $750 to North Carolina Symphony for a virtual interactive stage for Yadkin County students
- $750 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Yadkin County
- $1,000 to Starmount Middle School for an outdoor classroom
- $1,500 to Yadkin Arts Council for Cinema Spectacular 2023-2024
- $1,000 to Yadkin County Swim Stingrays for pool disco lanes
- $1,000 to Yadkinville Elementary/Yadkin County Schools to help send students to the National Invention Convention
2022 grants awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $20,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board advised funds:
- $750 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for the Yadkin County Childhood Cancer Safety Net
- $1,000 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc. for life skills
- $2,700 Diaper Bank of NC for Distributing Dignity: Meeting Diaper Need in Yadkin County
- $1,000 to ECHO Ministry, Inc. (dba The ARK) for transportation for homeless families and single women
- $1,600 to Fall Creek Elementary for bringing Panorama to the classroom
- $500 to Forbush High School for the Wood Humanitarian Award
- $1,500 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for vision assistance
- $1,000 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for medical supplies
- $4,500 to Magnify Ministries for Impact Yadkin. A portion of this grant is made in honor of the Pauline “Polly” Hudspeth Wood & Dr. William L. Wood, Sr. Endowment.
- $1,000 to Magnify Ministries, Inc. for general operating support
- $750 to North Carolina Symphony for a virtual interactive stage for Yadkin County students
- $750 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Yadkin County
- $1,800 Solus Christus for a refrigerator
- $2,000 to Yadkin Arts Council for Willingham Performing Arts Academy technology upgrade
2021 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $16,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $1,000 to ECHO Ministry, Inc. dba The ARK for general operating support
- $500 to Forbush High School for the Wood Humanitarian Award (in honor of Pauline “Polly” Hudspeth Wood & Dr. William L. Wood Sr. Endowment)
- $1,750 to Friends of the Jonesville Public Library for Jonesville Public Library Expansion & Renovation
- $1,000 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for Vision Assistance
- $1,000 to North Carolina Symphony for Adopt-a-School for Yadkin County Students
- $750 to Prevent Blindness for Star Pupils Yadkin County
- $1,690 to Recreation Commission – Town of Jonesville for Lila Swaim Park Swing Sets
- $1,000 to Smart Start of Yadkin County, Inc. for Little Free Libraries
- $1,750 to Solus Christus for Charitable Service Program
- $1,250 to Tri County Christian Ministries for Elkin, East Wilkes Middle and Jonesville Backpack Program
- $1,500 to Yadkin Arts Council for community outreach – technology upgrade to the art studio
- $1,500 to Yadkin County Swim Stingrays for Swimming into the 2021 season
- $1,500 to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for YMCA Adult Literacy
2020 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $12,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $2,180 to the Children’s Center of Surry, Inc. for the Yadkin Education Program
- $2,000 to the Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for insulin purchase
- $500 to Forbush High School for the Humanitarian Award
- $1,000 to the North Carolina Symphony for the virtual interactive stage program for Yadkin County students
- $2,000 to Solus Christus for the charitable service program
- $2,000 to Starmount High School for the Building Community One Book at a Time program
- $750 to Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc. for the Jonesville Elementary Backpack Project
- $1,690 to the Yadkin Arts Council for Yadkin Arts Council Community Outreach Programming 2020-21
2019 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $9,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $634 to Courtney Elementary School for accessible playground equipment for students with autism
- $2,020 to Forbush Elementary for Forbush Guided Reading Book Room
- $2,286 to Yadkin Arts Council for Community Outreach Arts Programming
- $1,000 to Smart Start of Yadkin County, Inc. for Yadkin County State of the Child Conference
- $1,000 to Hospice of Surry Country, Inc. for general operating support
- $1,450 to Fall Creek Elementary for a Library for Learners
- $1,000 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for insulin purchase
2018 grants awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $6,500 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
- $560 to ECHO Ministry Inc.
- $5,000 to Solus Christus
- $1,000 to the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
2017 grants awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- $1,000 to Magnify Ministries, Inc.
- $1,500 to Solus Christus
- $750 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc.
- $1,250 to Starmount Middle School
2016 grants awarded
The Yadkin County Community Foundation awarded more than $3,700 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- Children’s Center of Surry, Inc.
- Hands of Hope Medical Clinic
2015 grants awarded
- Starmount High School
- The Sparrows House of Yadkin, Inc.
- West Yadking Missional Network
2014 grants awarded
- Appalachian Statganie UniversityFall Creek Elementary School
- Forbush High School
- Gardner Webb University
- Hands of Hope Medical Clinic
- Yadkin Christian Ministries
- Yadkin County Humane Society
2013 grants awarded
- Forbush High School
- Lenoir-Rhyne University
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