Latest News
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.
September 16, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund Announces Third and Final Grant Cycle
Organizations serving economically vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19 can apply online through October 9 at 5:00 PM.
September 15, 2020
New Unrestricted Fund Honors Outgoing President Scott Wierman
We’re excited to announce the creation of the Scott and Lauren Wierman Community Vision Fund in honor of our outgoing president.
September 9, 2020
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem Announces Unsung Suffragist Book Club
The Women’s Fund and MUSE Winston-Salem invite readers to join this community reading experience.
September 8, 2020
Teacher Grant Applications Requested for Zach Smith Fund
We’re funding professional development opportunities for Mount Airy educators. Apply online through September 30 at 5:00 PM.
August 26, 2020
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $26,800 in grants awarded from the Black Philanthropy Fund’s Impact Grants program.
August 18, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $121,000 Grant to Mitigate the Spread among the Local Hispanic Community
A grant for $121,000 has been awarded to the Hispanic League from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County.
August 18, 2020
Big Changes Ahead for the Foundation
After over thirty years of service, the Foundation is saying goodbye to our president Scott Wierman in late fall.
June 17, 2020
First Round of Scholarship Recipients Announced
We're pleased to announce that $246,352 in merit-based scholarships was recently awarded to 112 local students.
June 4, 2020
Our Message to the Community: Taking a Stand Against Racial Injustice
We are fully committed to working with our community to rectify centuries of racial injustice.
June 3, 2020
C.B. Eller Teacher Grants Announced
We are pleased to announce grants for professional development for educators in Wilkes County Schools.
June 1, 2020
Announcing Elkin Area Grants
We are pleased to announce nine grants totaling $32,100 to 10 nonprofits serving the Elkin Tri-County area.
May 28, 2020
Update on Remote Work and Facility Closing
The Foundation will continue to work remotely and the Burress Center is closed through August.