The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina



The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary.

The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina


The Fund for Haywood County Announces $29291 in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County

With goals to inspire philanthropy and to strengthen charitable organizations in Haywood County, The Fund for Haywood County is an affiliate of...more

Latino USA Host Maria Hinojosa Headlines 'Power Of The Purse' Luncheon
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

She spoke about immigration, the changing demographics of the U.S., and women in philanthropy. The last part is the focus of 'Power of the...more

Historic grant given to WNC organizations to stop violence at Power of the Purse
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

This is a first for the grant program Women for Women, which is a giving circle of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Women...more

Pigeon River Fund awards $217010 in water quality grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently awarded $217,010 to environmental...more

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Awards Grant to support Fantastic Fridays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

RUTHERFORDTON– The Rutherford County Endowment Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded KidSenses Children's Interactive Museum a grant to continue its Fantastic...more

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Awards Grant to support Fantastic Fridays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

RUTHERFORDTON– The Rutherford County Endowment Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded KidSenses Children's Interactive Museum a grant to continue its Fantastic...more

Answer Man: Biltmore Estate charitable giving? La Quinta Inn moving ahead?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Vanderbilts were low-key about their philanthropy, and "did not seek acknowledgement of their philanthropic work, and that's very much how the company approaches it today," Donnelly...more

PHOTOS | Funeral procession for Reynolds Fire Department Chief Richard Sales
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Richard Sales Memorial Scholarship has been created at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Contributions may be made to “CFWNC” – please note “Sales Fund” in the memo...more

Artspace Survey Examines Needs of Asheville Creatives
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Funding for the Arts Market Survey is being provided by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, City of Asheville, Center for Craft, Ted and Senator Terry Van Duyn, Duke Energy...more

Remembering My Mom, Maria Noakes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

In order to honor her legacy, Dom and his family have established the Live Like Maria Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Donations into the fund will be directed...more



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Brittany Merrill Underwood, who took up a teaching position in rural Uganda, has made it her life’s mission to empower marginalized women to “transform the physical and spiritual livelihoods of their families and communities.”




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