Alleghany County Community Foundation

The Alleghany County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. ACCF was founded in 1993 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 Alleghany County.

Officers

Christopher Johnson

President

Rachel Arnold

Vice President

April Maines

Secretary

Meghan Norris

Treasurer

Board Members

Heather Andrews

Zach Barricklow

Lisa Bottomley

Gerson Cuevas

Molly Dubose

Terry Edwards

Susie Gambill

Whitney Ivey

Brett Liverman

John Porta

Director Emeritas

Bryan Edwards

Grants Awarded

Alleghany County News

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NC Community Foundation awards $9M in grants for long-term recovery from Helene 

February 23, 2026

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $9 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.   The grants provide funding…

Impact Story

Supporting small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene

January 14, 2026

When Hurricane Helene hit Chimney Rock, Shari Cummings and her family were asleep in the building they had called their home and business for nearly…

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Over $1.3M in scholarships awarded by NCCF to western NC students impacted by Hurricane Helene

August 14, 2025

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded scholarships to 110 students from 24 western North Carolina counties through its Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship. The…

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Revitalizing Sam Brown Mountain Park: Community, Commitment, and a Clear Trail Ahead

July 28, 2025

Thanks to local leadership, community volunteers and generous support, Sam Brown Mountain Park in Alleghany County is flourishing once again. The Alleghany Sparta Trail Association…