The Madison County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $12,410 in grants to 10 organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Igniting Potential in Madison County youth 
• $2,500 to Community Housing Coalition of Madison County for unrestricted emergency repair funding 
• $900 to Laurel Community Center Organization, Inc. for lawn tractor 
• $1,500 to Madison County Arts Council for arts education jumpstart project 
• $1,000 to Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market for community food donation from Mars Hill farmers 
• $1,000 to Marshall Native Gardens Initiative (MNGI) for education program coordinator 
• $1,500 to Pisgah Legal Services for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse in Madison County 
• $1,510 to Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART) for financial accountability support 
• $1,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics North Carolina – Madison County 
• $500 to Trillium Arts for general operating support

“It is an honor to support local nonprofits and community organizations through our grants,” said Bud Christman, advisory board president of the Madison County Community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy strengthens the fabric of our communities.” 

Last week, MCCF board members celebrated their 2025 grantees at a community reception at A-B Tech Madison. Representatives from each nonprofit were invited to speak for a few minutes about their organization, the project the grant will support and how the community can get involved. 

Funds for 2025 grants came from MCCF’s community grantmaking fund, Fran’s Helping Hands Endowment, and the Howard J. and Blanche Elam Runnion Endowment. Each year, MCCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

The grants are a portion of community support provided by MCCF this year. Earlier this year, MCCF granted $180,000 through the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund. The grants were awarded to local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene. Learn more about these grants. 

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

Madison County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Madison County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Christman, board members include Donna Kull (secretary), Maxine Brown, Teresa Buckner, Tim Clark, Tonya Hensley, Nick Honeycutt, Sherrye Perry and Phil Shepard. 

About the North Carolina Community Foundation 
The North Carolina Community Foundation transforms the collective generosity of our donors into a permanent source of community support, with a focus on the state’s rural areas.    

NCCF partners with donors and a network of affiliates to sustain over 1,300 endowments totaling nearly $570 million in assets. More than $338 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.    

To learn more about how we turn generosity into impact, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.