Commentary
Endowments and trust: What’s the connection?
February 19, 2026
For many donors, an endowment is not only a funding tool. It is a signal.
News
Impact Story
NCCF’s Disaster Relief Fund supports ongoing legal help after Helene
February 11, 2026
More than a year after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, many of the challenges facing residents are very different. Often it is…
News
Scholarship for North Edgecombe High School Seniors Is now $9,000
February 5, 2026
Celebrating its fifth year, the historic Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship returns with a $9,000 award, the largest to date.
Commentary
Diversified investors rewarded again (Investment performance, October-December 2025)
February 2, 2026
Diversified investors experienced gains in 2025. As 2026 unfolds, investors are watching for signs of broader market participation and continued earnings growth beyond mega-cap…
Blog
Charitable tax law changes for 2026: Keeping your tax advisors in the loop
January 30, 2026
We are honored to serve as your home for charitable giving. Whether you support a wide range of organizations in our community and across…
Blog
Kick off the new year: Your 2026 charitable giving checklist
January 30, 2026
Many people approach a new year with a desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. The combination of busy lives, changing tax…
Blog
How Advisors Can Help Clients’ Charitable Wishes Survive Incapacity
January 22, 2026
The team at the North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to work with attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors to help clients turn generosity into lasting impact. In your work with your charitable clients,…
Impact Story
Supporting small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene
January 14, 2026
When Hurricane Helene hit Chimney Rock, Shari Cummings and her family were asleep in the building they had called their home and business for…
Blog
Giving in action: Carolina Beach condo
January 6, 2026
CPA Scott Shackleton had always planned to start an endowment with a gift through his estate. However, a strong real estate market led Shackleton to determine it would be advantageous to donate a rental condo he owned in Carolina Beach sooner.