The Chowan Community Funds Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $26,400 in grants to nine organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $3,000 to Albemarle Hopeline for From Victim to Survivor – support for families affected by domestic violence 
• $2,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Albemarle for general operating support 
• $2,500 to Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership for Reach Out and Read 
• $4,000 to Dream Hunt & Fishing Program for outdoor adventures and environmental camps 
• $4,000 to Edenton-Chowan Food Pantry for weekend meals for kids 
• $4,000 to Food Bank of the Albemarle for feeding the hungry in Chowan County 
• $3,000 to Kids First, Inc. for evidence-based abuse treatment services 
• $2,400 to The Marcus Jackson Project for general operating support 
• $1,500 to Snapback NC, Co. for general operating support 

“Supporting local nonprofits is fundamental to community well-being,” said Liz Brentjens, advisory board president of the Chowan Community Funds Foundation. “Our commitment to permanent philanthropy ensures our grants have a powerful, lasting impact.” 

Funds for 2025 grants came from CCFF’s community grantmaking fund and the Ann L. Sams Endowment. Each year, CCFF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Chowan to learn more about CCFF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Chowan Community Funds Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Chowan County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Brentjens, board members include Kathy Keel (vice president), Donna Koppelman (secretary) Tracy Benkusky (treasurer), Nicole Elliot, Marshall Jordan, Geordie Robison and Bill Sayre.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation 
The North Carolina Community Foundation brings together generous people and connects them to causes and organizations they care about, with a focus on inspiring lasting and meaningful philanthropy in the state’s rural communities.  

With $460 million in assets, NCCF sustains over 1,300 endowments and partners with donors and a network of affiliates in 60 counties to strengthen our state. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, NCCF makes a powerful impact through a robust grants and scholarships program, awarding over $300 million since 1988.  

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.