Vance County Community Foundation

The Vance County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. VCCF was founded in 1997 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Vance County.

Officers

Nikki Cheatham

President

Terri Hedrick

Vice President, Secretary

Board Members

Maria Bailey

Joseph Falkner

Lee Faulkner

Bryce Fleming

Patricia Clayton Wester

Sandra Wiggins

Grants Awarded

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Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment awards over $17,000 in grants to support Henderson 

November 13, 2025

The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $17,210 in grants to organizations…

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Vance County Community Foundation awards more than $11,000 in grants 

July 29, 2025

The Vance County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $11,290 in grants to seven organizations supporting the…

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Fund honoring Henderson native Frances Abbot Burton Powers awards $17,850 in grants; marks a decade of support for Henderson

October 22, 2024

The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $17,850 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.…

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Vance County Community Foundation awards more than $12,000 in grants

July 25, 2024

The Vance County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $12,050 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board…