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With humble beginnings, Fran’s Helping Hand Endowment continues supporting Madison County

February 24, 2025

When the Madison County Community Foundation took over as advisor for the Fran’s Helping Hand Endowment, MCCF advisory board…

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Watauga County Community Foundation announces 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy and Community Inspiration Award

February 23, 2025

For the past 17 years, the Watauga County Community Foundation (WCCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has hosted an event to…

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Community fundraising campaign marks another year of success 

February 6, 2025

For the 12th year, many of our affiliate foundations participated in an annual fundraising challenge during November, each receiving a proportional match from NCCF for gifts made toward their community grantmaking funds.   

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Gifts to your fund: Breaking through the paradox of choice 

February 6, 2025

As you consider your 2025 giving priorities, you know that writing a check to your favorite charities is not the only way to support the causes you love.

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Scholarship for North Edgecombe High School seniors increases award in fourth year

February 6, 2025

The Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship returns for a fourth year with an increased award.

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MANNA FoodBank awarded $7M from community foundations to help upfit new facility

February 6, 2025

MANNA FoodBank will receive $7 million in grant funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) and the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) to support critical infrastructure needs and long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

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New scholarship to support Harnett County students

February 3, 2025

A new scholarship fund has been established at the North Carolina Community Foundation to benefit graduates of Harnett County high schools seeking higher education.…

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2024 fourth quarter | Market commentary and investment performance (October – December)   

January 31, 2025

What we saw: Markets experienced positive returns in 2024 as both major categories of assets, equity and fixed income, finished the year up despite…

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Sifting through it: What’s on the legislative menu that could impact tax and estate planning? 

January 29, 2025

Among the list of issues we’re watching is what might happen with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. As a quick…