The end of the year is busy for all of us, especially this year. Year-end projects, goal setting for the new year and sharing the holiday season with family and friends make our time precious.
This time of year is also an opportunity to reflect on what is important and to consider charitable contributions to the nonprofit organizations and causes that make our communities and the world a better place.
At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we’re poised to assist with your year-end giving and granting. Please find important information, instructions and deadlines below:
Year-end schedule
Our staff continues working remotely and our regular virtual business hours continue to be 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday unless noted below:
Nov. 11: Office closed
Nov. 22 – Nov. 26: Office closed
Dec. 22 – Dec. 24: Office closed
Dec. 31: Office closes at noon
Jan. 3: Office closed
Year-end granting
Nonprofits have had a tough year. With significant revenue losses and increased demands, the community needs support now more than ever. Follow these deadlines to ensure that your support will be issued by year-end:
Donor-advised fundholders may request grants from their fund(s) using our online fund portal. Instructions covering online fund access are available here.
To provide you with the best possible service and ensure your charitable gifts qualify for tax deductions this year, please keep this important information in mind:
Gift type
What to do
Deadline
Check
Mail a check to the “North Carolina Community Foundation,” noting the intended fund.
Mail to North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Using USPS? It must be postmarked by Dec. 31.
Using a carrier such as FedEx, UPS or DHL? It must be physically received at the NCCF office by Dec. 31.
Click "Give to a Specific Fund" to locate the fund for your contribution and then select "Give to this fund" when you've found the fund you intend to support.
Submit by Dec. 31.
Wire transfer
Submit a transfer request to your financial institution.
NCCF’s development and finance teams will be closely monitoring email and phone during this season to serve you. Please contact us at (919) 828-4387 with any questions or to schedule a virtual meeting.
Kathryn Roebuck Holding, J.D.
Director of Development
Email (919) 256-6932
To begin and for donors in central North Carolina
Beth Boney Jenkins
Development Officer, East
Email (910) 782-2895
For donors in eastern North Carolina
Megan Lynch Ellis
Development Officer, West
Email (828) 355-4306
For donors in western counties
This season and always, we are honored to be your partner in giving.
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