Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc.



For twenty-five years, the Community Foundation of Henderson County has been helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The Foundation offers donors simple ways to achieve their charitable goals and provides support to nonprofit organizations who offer needed and meaningful services to our community.

In 2007, CFHC distributed $2.9 million to several nonprofit organizations and scholarship seekers in the Henderson County region and beyond. With assets of $74 million, CFHC comprises more than 370 different charitable funds.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Henderson County

Assets

2020 - 105,983,718
2019 - 111,153,905
2018 - 108,323,435
Domestic Grants

2020 - 4,440,944
2019 - 4,420,703


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Henderson County


Community Foundation of Henderson County Awards Grants to Area Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Henderson Area Arts Alliance received $2,500 for its Educational Outreach to school children in Henderson County. "We are excited to make these important grants in front of a sell-out...more

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN THURSDAY DECEMBER 1
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Hendersonville, N.C., November 28, 2017 – Through the generosity of our donors, Community Foundation of Henderson County (CFHC) is pleased...more

Here's a great chance to give
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Community Foundation of Henderson County, 401 N. Main St., Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC 28792, 828-697-6224,...more

Season of Giving: 'Philanthropy is planned, longterm intent'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Giving to a charitable cause is one way to make a difference in the community, McCray Benson will give you that. But as the president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Henderson County, he would...more

Apartment building renovated for Safelight clients
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

The Community Foundation of Henderson County provided a $25,000 grant toward the apartment project. Several other businesses and...more

Linders honored as 2017 Sauer Award recipients
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Sauer Award recipients are distinguished philanthropic leaders in the ... Boyd said, “is the personal passion and story behind the...more

Passing torch to next generation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

Mrs. Marlow took her own advice and was a guiding force in the formation of the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The foundation...more

Community Foundation of Henderson County announce 2017 Sauer Award winners
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

More than 200 community members gathered together on August 24, 2017, to celebrate the power of giving at Community Foundation of...more

Community Foundation of Henderson County announce 2017 Sauer Award winners
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

“They are very thoughtful in their approach to philanthropy,” McGee said of the ... Sauer Award Winners are distinguished philanthropic leaders in...more

Playhouse wins $30000 grant for family theater
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County

The Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a grant of $30,000 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County to help underwrite...more



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