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NCCF scholarship season launches with major enhancements

February 8, 2024

An Edgecombe County student who, inspired by her fourth-grade…

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Start the year with an up-to-date fund

February 8, 2024

The start of the year is a great time to review your fund and charitable giving plan. As 2024 gets into full swing,…

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2023 affiliate fundraising challenge a success

February 8, 2024

For the 11th year, our 53 affiliate foundations across the state participated in an annual fundraising challenge, each receiving…

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Griffis Family Charitable Giving Fund: A tradition of giving back

January 24, 2024

Thomas Griffis started the Griffis Family Charitable Giving Fund, a donor advised fund, in December of 2018. Since then, the fund has awarded…

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Nearly 150 college scholarships now open for applications across North Carolina

January 22, 2024

Nearly 150 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications, representing nearly $1.8 million in available scholarship funds.…

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Planned gift creates permanent support for Watauga students

January 9, 2024

David Harman, former financial consultant and corporate financial officer, helped his friend establish permanent support for Watauga County students through the Don and…

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Edgecombe Charitable Foundation awards more than $37,000 in grants

December 19, 2023

The Edgecombe Charitable Foundation has awarded $37,500 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.This year, ECF decided to focus a portion…

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Donna Bailey-Taylor receives Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service

December 11, 2023

Donna Bailey-Taylor, who serves on numerous community boards in Johnston County and has helped raise significant funds through donations and grants for many…

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Fund focused on youth poverty, homelessness in northeastern NC awards more than $112,000 in grants

December 11, 2023

The HCWGMW Endowment, a donor advised fund administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $112,500 in…