Season of Giving
We are ready to make giving easy this season. Contact us at 919-828-4387 with your questions or to schedule a meeting – we are your collaborative partner.
Explore Ways to Give
Year-end Grants
NCCF experiences a high volume of grant requests at the end of the year. Please submit your request by Dec. 10 to ensure your grant is processed by Dec. 31. Follow the instructions below to complete your submission.
| Fundholder type | What to do | Deadline |
| Donor advised fundholders | Request grants from your fund(s) using the Portal. Follow these instructions or view our video tutorial. Not a Portal user? Complete this form and email it to grants@nccommunityfoundation.org. | Dec. 10 |
| Agency fundholders | Request your annual grants using the Portal. Follow these instructions or view our video tutorial. | Dec. 10 |
Contact our Donor Engagement Team
We are experts in charitable giving and know the organizations making a difference in your community. We can also provide support with the Portal.
Year-end Giving
To ensure your charitable gifts qualify for tax deductions for 2026, please initiate them as soon as possible and follow the key deadlines below.
| Gift type | What to do | Deadline |
| Check | Make checks to the “North Carolina Community Foundation,” noting the intended fund, and mail to North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. | For USPS: Must be postmarked by Dec. 31 For carriers such as FedEx or UPS: Must be physically received at the NCCF office by Dec. 31 |
| Credit card | Find a fund you wish to support and donate online | Dec. 31 |
| Electronic transfer | Follow our routing instructions, notify a member of our Development team and info@nccommunityfoundation.org with the gift amount and which fund should receive it. | Submit by Dec. 31 |
| Stock | Follow our stock transfer instructions to initiate as soon as possible, notify a member of our Development team and info@nccommunityfoundation.org with transfer details. Please note: Mutual fund and stock gifts with special handling requirements can take longer to process. Initiate transfers early to avoid administrative delays. | On or before Dec. 19 to ensure receipt by Dec. 31 |
| Non-cash assets includes gifts of real estate and closely held business interests | Contact our Development team for assistance as soon as possible to ensure due diligence. | Gifts must be completed by Dec. 31 |
New tax laws make 2026 an even better time to give
Taxpayers who do not itemize deductions may be eligible for a federal charitable deduction of up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. With the average household giving around $1,800 a year to charity, this new deduction is a win-win for nonprofits and donors alike!
Contact our Development Team
We are ready to support you with the giving options above, or to help you turn generosity into impact by starting a fund of your own.
NCCF holiday schedule
Our business hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, unless noted below:
- Nov. 11: Office closed
- Nov. 25 – Nov. 27: Office closed
- Dec. 23 – Dec. 25: Office closed
- Dec. 31: Office closes at noon
- Jan. 1: Office closed
