North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1986, NCCF transforms donor generosity into permanent community support through a network of over 1,300 endowments. The organization partners with donors and 53 affiliate foundations across the state, with particular emphasis on rural North Carolina communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$569.1M
+24.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$30.6M
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
732
+14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.
NCCF's philanthropic network focuses on:
- Human Services & Public Benefit: Community service organizations, volunteerism, economic development programs, and disaster relief
- Education & Scholarships: Support for students pursuing academic goals through libraries and educational institutions
- Arts, Culture & Humanities: Arts councils, historic preservation societies, museums, and performing arts programs
- Youth Development, Health, and Food/Nutrition: Additional priority areas within community grantmaking
The foundation maintains a particular focus on rural North Carolina communities while serving the entire state.
Grantmaking
NCCF operates multiple grantmaking mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCCF serves the entire state of North Carolina with a strategic focus on rural communities. The foundation operates through a network of 53 affiliate foundations serving as local roots in North Carolina's rural communities. The organization also has presence in Kenya.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $569 million (2025); $459 million (2024)
Annual Revenue: $144 million (2025); $47.9 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $45 million (2025); $39 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $44 million (2025)
Cumulative Impact: More than $338 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students since inception.
Endowments: Sustains over 1,300 endowments totaling nearly $570 million in assets.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $569,085,346 | $459,056,537 | $403,436,279 |
| Revenue | $143,714,496 | $47,936,678 | $24,377,624 |
| Expenses | $44,987,263 | $39,002,433 | $39,927,878 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,616,694 | $12,712,716 | $-863,127 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
138 open opportunities from North Carolina Community Foundation
Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant Program
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alpha Beta Chapter Scholarship Fund Grant
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ashe County Community Foundation Grant
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff members include:
- Colby Martin: NW Regional Director
- Wilson Simmons: Chief Financial Officer
- Shari Williamson: Western Region Program Officer
- Charles Lovelace: Director
- Board members include Garrett Lane and Amanda Powell
The organization employs 44-48 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHARINE H HARDIN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY W WILLIS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| F TIMOTHY NICHOLLS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CATHARINE BIGGS ARROWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUAN AUSTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN R BRATTON | DIRECTOR (TERM 9/24) | 1 | — |
| PETER M BRISTOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BRODY | DIRECTOR (TERM 9/24) | 1 | — |
| ANGELA GAILLIARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES LOVELACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HILDA PINNIX-RAGLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SEARS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MADHU SHARMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE THORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE W WANGERIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEROY DAVIS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN W WILLINGHAM | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER TOLLE WHITESIDE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $304,751 |
| WILSON SIMMONS | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN | 40 | $178,767 |
| AMY D BRAUN | CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNIC | 35 | $113,888 |
| MICHELLE K BRISTOW | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $122,164 |
| KATHRYN R HOLDING | VP, PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES | 35 | $149,919 |
| DENISE L MARSHALL | VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 35 | $144,486 |
| SARAH MANN WILLCOX | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-NCNG | 35 | $132,559 |
Contact Information
Address: 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-828-4387; 800-532-1349
Fax: 919-827-0749
Email: info@nccommunityfoundation.org
Website: nccommunityfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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