Yadkin County Community Foundation

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.

Officers

Mark Diachenko

President

Hope Hardy

Vice President

Donna Willingham

Secretary

Board members:

Gertrude Adams

Brandy Phillips-Brandon

David Brown

Annette Johnson

Tina Phillips

Sarah Smith

Walter Smith

Alston Wiley

Charlene Zachary

Director Emeritus:

Tommy C. Jester

Grants Awarded

WATCH: Testimonials from Grantees

Yadkin 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…

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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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Yadkin County Community Foundation awards more than $19,000 in grants 

May 27, 2025

The Yadkin County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $19,810 in grants to 11 organizations supporting the…

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North Carolina Community Foundation Board of Directors elects John Willingham as Chair; adds two new board members

April 9, 2025

The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation has elected John Willingham as its 11th chair, succeeding Katharine “Kack” Harrison Hardin who…