Latest News
January 19, 2021
WSF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2021-2022 School Year
Deadlines are March 15 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships.
January 13, 2021
Announcing new Foundation Committee Member
We welcome Wendy Brenner to the Foundation Committee's governing board.
January 13, 2021
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants Program
BPI is accepting applications for its Impact Grants program through Tuesday, February 9.
January 8, 2021
Digital Equity Planning Committee Seeks Consultant for Digital Inclusion Plan
The Committee seeks to make high-speed internet accessible for local residents. Proposals are due February 5.
December 21, 2020
Centennial Donor Report: Endowing Our Next Century of Impact
As we close out 2020, we honor all those who contributed their time, talent, and treasure toward our Centennial efforts.
December 18, 2020
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Equity in Education Grant Recipients
BPI announces $60,000 in grants awarded to seven organizations through its Advancing Equity in Education grant program.
December 4, 2020
Applications Requested for Forsyth County Teacher Grants
Educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools can apply for a grant through Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
November 23, 2020
Parting Words from Outgoing President, Scott Wierman
Scott Wierman's 32 years of service to the Foundation come to a close this week. We are thankful for his many years of leadership.
November 18, 2020
Accepting Grant Applications for Youth-led Projects
Youth Grantmakers in Action is accepting applications from youth-led groups through January 29.
November 17, 2020
The Women’s Fund Announces New Research Report and 2020 Grant Recipients
On Tuesday, November 17, The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem held its 15th Annual Luncheon entitled, “Where Do We Go from Here?”
November 12, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund Awards Awards Final Phase of Grants
A total of $736,617.92 has been awarded to 36 local nonprofit and charitable organizations from the COVID-19 Response Fund.
October 15, 2020
Proposals Requested for Executive Search Services
Our Presidential Search Committee is accepting proposals from executive search firms through noon on October 23.
October 14, 2020
Foundation Announces First Mission-Aligned Investment to Piedmont Business Capital
The Foundation is making a $100,000 investment to nonprofit community lender Piedmont Business Capital.
October 5, 2020
Whatever it Takes: Supporting Our Students & Educators of Color
Join the Black Philanthropy Initiative virtually on October 15 at 6:30 PM for their annual fundraiser.
September 17, 2020
Foundation Awards $575,603 in Community Grants
We're pleased to announce 33 Community Grants to nonprofits who will greatly impact the lives of residents in Forsyth County.