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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
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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
Buncombe schools awarded $87K to enhance instruction
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina “inspires philanthropy and mobilizes resources to enrich lives and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina “inspires philanthropy and mobilizes resources to enrich lives and...more
Flat Rock hires Adams to raise money for park
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... past president of the Hendersonville Rotary Club and currently serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Western North...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... past president of the Hendersonville Rotary Club and currently serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Western North...more
Joara receives $50K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Burke County, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
To help with its growing organization, the Exploring Joara Foundation was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Burke County, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
To help with its growing organization, the Exploring Joara Foundation was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North...more
We work together for social good
Foundation: Community Foundation of Burke County, Community Foundation of Henderson County, North Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Perpetual philanthropy: Your community foundations provide a permanent home for philanthropic funds created by individuals, families, entrepreneurs...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Burke County, Community Foundation of Henderson County, North Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Perpetual philanthropy: Your community foundations provide a permanent home for philanthropic funds created by individuals, families, entrepreneurs...more
Asheville area business people
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Sheryl Aikman, vice president of development for the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, will be a presenter at the Statewide Conference...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Sheryl Aikman, vice president of development for the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, will be a presenter at the Statewide Conference...more
Asheville Merchants Fund Imparts $335,000 to Buncombe County Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Asheville Merchants Fund handed $335,000 to seven Buncombe County nonprofit groups. The grants aim to support innovative projects that inspire...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Asheville Merchants Fund handed $335,000 to seven Buncombe County nonprofit groups. The grants aim to support innovative projects that inspire...more
02.20.13.: NC News Bits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Elected officials, business executives and philanthropic leaders from across eastern North Carolina are returning to the classroom Feb. 19 through Mar. 1 to celebrate Teach For America Week. Each...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Elected officials, business executives and philanthropic leaders from across eastern North Carolina are returning to the classroom Feb. 19 through Mar. 1 to celebrate Teach For America Week. Each...more
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awards $215520 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(January 2013) – A total of $215,520 was recently awarded by the Pigeon River Fund (PRF) of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to environmental groups working in Western North...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(January 2013) – A total of $215,520 was recently awarded by the Pigeon River Fund (PRF) of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to environmental groups working in Western North...more
12.12.12.: NC News Bits | Philanthropy Journal
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Winston-Salem Foundation
Philanthropy Journal - nonprofit news + resources ... Hugh Bingham has received the Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Leadership Award for 2012 from the North...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Winston-Salem Foundation
Philanthropy Journal - nonprofit news + resources ... Hugh Bingham has received the Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Leadership Award for 2012 from the North...more
Community Foundation awards $75000 to HandMade in America
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(September 18, 2012) A $75,000 Preserving Natural and Cultural Resources Focus Area Grant to HandMade in America will enhance and expand its Small Towns Revitalization program for rural communities....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(September 18, 2012) A $75,000 Preserving Natural and Cultural Resources Focus Area Grant to HandMade in America will enhance and expand its Small Towns Revitalization program for rural communities....more
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