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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
The Fund for Haywood County awards grant to Town Of Waynesville Chestnut Park
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Clean Water Management Trust Fund grants were used...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Clean Water Management Trust Fund grants were used...more
Habitat grateful for volunteers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Money to fund the projects came through generous grand funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Money to fund the projects came through generous grand funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the...more
2019 Power of the Purse to feature soccer champion Abby Wambach
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Abby Wambach, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup champion, is the featured speaker for The Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Abby Wambach, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup champion, is the featured speaker for The Community Foundation...more
CFWNC Awards Scholarships Totaling $540000
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved scholarships totaling $540,000 to 103 students in western...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved scholarships totaling $540,000 to 103 students in western...more
New health foundation for WNC, McDowell taking shape
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition (chairwoman). • Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (allocations...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition (chairwoman). • Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (allocations...more
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces fundraising goals
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is offering a grant for this program in addition to the $2,300 the Blue Ridge Parkway...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is offering a grant for this program in addition to the $2,300 the Blue Ridge Parkway...more
The Biltmore Lake Charitable Fund awards $63000 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With these grants, total grantmaking since 2005 is $843,024. ... Asheville Area Arts Council was awarded $5,000 to support a program that ... to local veterans in ceramics, creative writing, fiber,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With these grants, total grantmaking since 2005 is $843,024. ... Asheville Area Arts Council was awarded $5,000 to support a program that ... to local veterans in ceramics, creative writing, fiber,...more
Pigeon River Fund awards grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Maggie Valley Sanitary District, which received $30,000 to help protect the 163-acre Sirkin property. The grant is contingent on securing other funds...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Maggie Valley Sanitary District, which received $30,000 to help protect the 163-acre Sirkin property. The grant is contingent on securing other funds...more
Folkmoot welcomes new board members
Foundation: Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Folkmoot's year-round programming initiatives have been made possible by Haywood Regional Medical Center, the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Folkmoot's year-round programming initiatives have been made possible by Haywood Regional Medical Center, the Community Foundation...more
The Fund for Haywood County Announces $29291 in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
Five grants totaling $29,291 were recently awarded by The Fund for Haywood County and the Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
Five grants totaling $29,291 were recently awarded by The Fund for Haywood County and the Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund. The...more
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