Latest News
January 23, 2020
Announcing new Foundation Committee Members
We welcome Paul McCoy and Allan Younger to the Foundation’s governing board in 2020.
January 14, 2020
Grants Available for Elkin Nonprofits
Nonprofits serving the Tri-Counties area are eligible for funding from the Elkin Funds. Apply by Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020
Accepting C.B. Eller Teacher Grant Applications (Wilkes County)
We’re funding professional growth opportunities for Wilkes County educators. Apply by Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.
December 18, 2019
Announcing 18 Community Grants
We are pleased to announce 18 Community Grants totaling $364,450 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County.
December 5, 2019
Announcing Centennial Gift to the Community
We are pleased to announce a centennial gift to the community to commemorate the Foundation’s establishment 100 years ago in 1919.
December 1, 2019
Accepting 2020 Forsyth County Teacher Grant Applications
We’re funding professional development opportunities for WS/FCS educators.
November 19, 2019
Zach Smith Teacher Grants Awarded
We are pleased to announce 12 grants totaling $16,473.72 to support educators and administrators in Mount Airy City Schools.
November 18, 2019
We're Hiring — Join the Foundation Team
Seeking applications for a Philanthropic Services Manager through December 11.
October 15, 2019
Announcing September Community Grants
We are pleased to announce 14 Community Grants totaling $188,060 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County.
September 3, 2019
Announcing $1,015,177 in Scholarships
We are pleased to announce 615 scholarships totaling $1,015,177 awarded to 534 local students seeking higher education.
August 23, 2019
Advancing Equity in Education — a Fundraising Event
The Black Philanthropy Initiative is hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, October 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
August 14, 2019
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Grants
Black Philanthropy Initiative announces $25,000 in grants to support programs in the area of Advancing Racial Equity in Education.
August 13, 2019
Announcing July Community Grants
We are pleased to announce 9 Community Grants totaling $233,095 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County.
August 12, 2019
We're Hiring — Join the Foundation Team
Seeking applications for a Program Officer through September 6.
June 21, 2019
Transportation Grants Announced
The Foundation has made seven grants totaling $189,000 for creative solutions to transportation challenges in Forsyth County.