Impact Story
Planning your generosity: Why one couple chose legacy giving through NCCF
August 31, 2026
“You’re going to have a legacy of some kind when you leave this world,” Max Johnson said. That realization led Max and his…
For Fundholders
The North Carolina Community Foundation is committed is to stewarding your funds to accomplish your charitable goals and strengthen your philanthropic impact in North Carolina communities. We pledge to:
- Maintain an excellent investment program
- Provide clear and accurate information about your fund
- Respond promptly to your inquiries
- Understand the emerging needs and opportunities of North Carolina’s communities
- Engage new generations of philanthropists
- Help you fulfill your charitable objectives
Your Role as a Fundholder
As an active partner in the work of the NCCF, you play a critical role in enriching other lives through philanthropy. An effective giving plan is the result of donors embracing the following responsibilities:
- Evaluating your own philanthropic goals annually
- Educating yourself on unmet charitable needs in your community
- Seeking out the best organizations to accomplish your charitable goals
- Talking with NCCF staff about changes in your charitable interests
- Reviewing your fund statements and annual grantmaking packet
- Participating in opportunities provided by NCCF to strengthen your giving plan
Resources
Whether you are a long-time fundholder or new to NCCF, we have resources to help you accomplish your charitable goals and strengthen your philanthropic impact in North Carolina communities.
Investments
Investment stewardship is essential to our mission
Fund Portal
View your quarterly fund statement, balance, grant history and past contributions, or make grant requests
Legacy giving
If you want to build charitable giving into your estate plan, NCCF can help you realize your goals and leave a legacy
A guide to your quarterly fund statement
Quarterly fund statements are available approximately six weeks after the end of every quarter
Requesting a grant from your fund
Grant recommendations may be made once you’re logged into the portal
Community Needs Assessments
This tool, updated annually, can help guide community grantmaking decisions
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Commentary
2026 Mid-Year Review and Second Quarter Investment Performance (April – June 2026)
July 30, 2026
The first half of 2026 was defined by the significant contrast between geopolitical disruptions and an unexpectedly resilient economy. Early in 2026, the Iranian…
Commentary
Honoring the past while building for lasting future impact
August 6, 2026
Next time you meet with your estate planning attorney, check in on your long-term plans and ask yourself questions you might not yet have…
Impact Story
Creating a legacy of compassion: Honoring Lorie Lindsley through an NCCF donor advised fund
August 3, 2026
Three and a half months. That’s how much time Steve Lindsley and his family had after learning his wife, Lorie, had advanced pancreatic…
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