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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.
Web Address
www.cfwnc.org
Social Media Links
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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.
Web Address
www.cfwnc.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/The-Community-Foundation-of-Western-North-Carolina-148250892249/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/cfwnc09
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfwnc/
Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Community Foundation awards $95768 in focus area grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The project is part of IDEASOUND, a recording and audience engagement initiative connecting ASO with leading performers of popular music genres resonating in the Asheville community. The Phyllis...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The project is part of IDEASOUND, a recording and audience engagement initiative connecting ASO with leading performers of popular music genres resonating in the Asheville community. The Phyllis...more
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