We're celebrating 100 years since generous donors throughout our community first joined together to financially support local students in their quest for higher education. In October 1923, just days after the tragic death of a local football player, donations poured in from across the city, and our student aid program was born. In the years since, we estimate that the Foundation’s scholarship funds have helped more than 18,000 local students pursue higher education.
For the 2023-2024 school year, we awarded $1.5 million in scholarships to 643 local students. In conjunction with generous donors and fundholders, we’re proud to do our part in helping students pursue their dreams and strengthen our region and beyond.
Our hearts are with the communities of Western North Carolina impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As these areas begin to recover and rebuild, nonprofit organizations are working tirelessly to provide much-needed relief. Several funds have been established to support the thousands of residents affected by this storm.
Our hearts are with the communities of Western North Carolina impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As these areas begin to recover and rebuild, nonprofit organizations are working tirelessly to provide much-needed relief. Several funds have been established to support the thousands of residents affected by this storm.
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2024-2025 academic year: more than $1.67 million has been awarded to 573 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2024-2025 academic year: more than $1.67 million has been awarded to 573 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
Sharing news of a promotion for Taylor Hayes, announcing our new staff, and sharing bittersweet news of Todd Slate's departure.
Sharing news of a promotion for Taylor Hayes, announcing our new staff, and sharing bittersweet news of Todd Slate's departure.
Learn more about how and why the Foundation is applying a racial equity lens to its work in the community—as well as inside its own walls.
Read about our Commitment to Racial Equity
Learn how the Foundation is evolving to meet our community’s needs through our Focus Areas.
Read about our Focus Areas
The Black Philanthropy Initiative educates people to utilize their philanthropic strengths of time, talent, and treasure to impact meaningful change and address identified needs in the black community.
Read about Black Philanthropy Initiative