The Montgomery County Fund, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $60,020 in grants to 16 organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $5,000 to Communities In Schools of Montgomery County for Backpack Pals
• $5,000 to Communities In Schools of Montgomery County for student support services
• $1,000 to Esther House of Stanly County, Inc. for transportation
• $5,000 to Greater Montgomery Churches In Action for diaper pantry support
• $6,000 to Montgomery County 4-H Program for general operating support
• $5,000 to Montgomery County Council on Aging for countywide food needs
• $3,000 to Montgomery County Partnership for Children for general operating support
• $1,600 to Montgomery County Partnership for Children for Tree of Hope
• $5,000 to Montgomery County Schools for On Track to National Board Success: Mentor Program
• $3,000 to Montgomery County Schools – Central Office for Book Bus
• $3,000 to Montgomery County Schools – Early College High School for ACTing to Improve Student Achievement
• $2,000 to Montgomery County Schools – Green Ridge Elementary for Care Closet
• $3,600 to Montgomery County Schools – Page Street Elementary School for Care Closet
• $2,270 to Montgomery County Schools – West Middle School for Wolverines Growing Minds, One Book at a Time!
• $1,850 to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Montgomery Center for Go, Glow, Grow and Nutrition Education for Youth
• $2,000 to Randolph Senior Adults Association, Inc. for RCATS support for Montgomery County residents
• $1,000 to Scouting America, Central NC Council for scouting in Montgomery County
• $4,700 to Uwharrie Women’s Center to support Spanish-language capacity and client services

“Our goal is to create lasting impact in Montgomery County,” said Will Carpenter, advisory board president of the Montgomery County Fund. “By supporting these organizations, especially those serving youth and education, we are investing in our community for generations to come.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from MCF’s community grantmaking fund and the Jesse S. and Julianne B. Capel Charitable Trust Endowment. Each year, MCF’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/Montgomery to learn more about MCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Montgomery County Fund Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1992, MCF is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Carpenter, board members include Dana Dawson (vice president), Melissa Taylor (secretary), Teddi Benson, Jack Cagle, Patti Daniel, Elizabeth Dozier, Telena Gooch, Michael Hayes, Savannah Heath, Nancy Jenkins, Craig Jones, Jennifer Mason, Gary McRae and Jan Ray.

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 over $600 million in assets. Nearly $360 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.