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Overview

COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund

Funder: Burke County United Way (in collaboration with Community Foundation of Burke County and other local foundations)

Purpose: Provide emergency relief funds to nonprofits and charitable organizations to address short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

Partner Organizations:

  • Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC)

  • Grace Episcopal Church Foundation

  • Huffman-Cornwell Foundation

  • Rostan Family Foundation

  • The Western Piedmont Foundation

  • Other local foundations (to be named)
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations

  • Programs must benefit Burke County residents
  • Identified Priority Areas:

  • Food assistance

  • Utility assistance

  • Housing/shelter assistance
  • Application Process:

  • Organizations apply through Community Foundation of Burke County's application process

  • Funds directed to CFBC's 2020 Covid-19 Community Emergency Response Fund
  • Key Features:

  • 100% of funds raised go to COVID-19 relief efforts

  • No administration fees taken

  • United funding stream and application process
  • Contact:

  • Burke County United Way

  • Phone: 828-433-0681

  • Email: info@bcuw.org

  • Address: 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Apply through Community Foundation of Burke County's application process
    - Funds directed to CFBC's 2020 Covid-19 Community Emergency Response Fund

    2. Eligibility Requirements
    - Must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
    - Programs must benefit Burke County residents

    3. Contact for Application Details
    - Burke County United Way
    - Phone: 828-433-0681
    - Email: info@bcuw.org

    How to Donate

    • Visit bcuw.org and click "COVID-19 Donation Relief Fund"
    • OR text "RELIEF4BURKE" to 313131

    What Burke County United Way actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $196K
    Median grant
    $75K
    Range
    $25K–$95K
    • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Morganton, NC; Hickory, NC.

    Example grants

    • YMCA of Catawba Valley · Hickory, NC

      To provide assistance with childcare

      $95K

    • Alder Springs · Morganton, NC

      To provide housing assistance to the deaf and blind community

      $75K

    • Open Hearts Place · Morganton, NC

      To provide assistance with affordable housing

      $25K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshardshipfood-securityhousing

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