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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.

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Guide to charitable real estate gifts at NCCF

January 6, 2026

For many donors, the most significant part of their net worth is real estate. As is the case with gifts of other long-term capital gains assets, real estate can be a very tax-efficient asset to use for charitable gifts.

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Wilson County Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants 

December 18, 2025

The Wilson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $15,000 in grants to five organizations supporting the local community. 

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More than 130 college scholarships now open for applications across North Carolina

December 17, 2025

More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications. Scholarships are available for students from…

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From Hawaii to Halifax: How a gift fund at NCCF provides hometown support

December 15, 2025

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, more than 300 families lined up outside St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Enfield for free hot meals, fresh produce, and…