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Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc channels most of its giving through local institutions in Hendersonville and the wider county, with large awards landing at Pardee Hospital Foundation Inc, Pardee Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army of Henderson County, and Blue Ridge Humane Society. The recent record shows a mix of health, human services, education, conservation, and community support grantmaking, alongside scholarships and donor-established funds. Grants also reach into place-based programs tied to specific communities, such as the Town of Fletcher, and into countywide efforts that touch schools, libraries, and social service organizations. The foundation’s portfolio includes both substantial institutional support and more targeted program grants. In 2024, it funded organizations working in hospital care, emergency assistance, animal welfare, conservation, youth development, and family services. It also administers scholarship funding for students pursuing higher education, including traditional and non-traditional applicants. Beyond core county needs, some grants extend to collaborative or specialized projects serving western North Carolina. The pattern suggests a community foundation that combines broad local stewardship with donor-directed purposes and recurring support for core civic institutions.
Health and human services are a major part of the foundation’s recent activity. It gave $296,895 to Salvation Army of Henderson County for local service work, and $129,435 to Children & Family Resource Center O for family support programming. Another health-related grant went to Adventhealth Hendersonville Foundat for $81,577, showing support for the local care ecosystem. Education and youth funding appear through multiple channels. The foundation awarded $147,020 to Boys & Girls Club of Henderson Coun and $99,672 to Henderson County Public Schools. It also supports higher education through its scholarship programs, including the CFHC Scholarship Program and the 2026-27 Scholarship Application. Conservation and community development also show up in the recent record. It gave $145,656 to Conserving Carolina and $107,793 to Henderson County Government, reflecting a mix of environmental and public-serving grants.
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$168.2M
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$10.9M
Most grants fall between $10K and $33K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$33K
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Typical awards cluster in the middle range: the p25 size is $10,000, the median is $14,122, and the p75 is $32,840. At the same time, the recent list includes much larger institutional grants in the six-figure range, so the foundation moves between routine community awards and larger anchor commitments. The pattern looks recurring rather than one-off. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Pardee Hospital Foundation, Salvation Army of Henderson County, Blue Ridge Humane Society, Conserving Carolina, United Way of Henderson County, and Friends of Henderson County Public. The foundation is a mixed community foundation, and its active programs show a combination of donor-advised, field-of-interest, scholarship, and community grantmaking. Unsolicited applications are accepted for several programs, including Fletcher Community Grants, the scholarship program, the COVID-19 response fund, and Field of Interest Grants.
Grantmaking is strongly concentrated in North Carolina, with 78% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Hendersonville is the main recipient city in the recent grants list, joined by Fletcher and Asheville in North Carolina. The foundation also makes some grants outside the state, including awards to organizations in Charlotte, Mountlake Terrace, Harrisburg, and Monroe. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 257 grants to U.S. organizations.
Recent grants and active programs point to health and human services, education and scholarships, conservation, arts and culture, youth development, disaster response, and nonprofit capacity. The recent list includes hospital foundations, family resource services, community rescue organizations, schools, libraries, and conservation groups.
Typical grant sizes center in the middle range, with p25 at $10,000, a median of $14,122, and p75 at $32,840. Recent awards also include larger six-figure grants, so the distribution includes both routine community support and bigger institutional commitments.
Yes. The foundation administers scholarship funding through its scholarship programs, including the CFHC Scholarship Program and the 2026-27 Scholarship Application. The scholarship programs are described as serving students pursuing higher education, with awards that can vary by individual scholarship fund.
Most grants go to North Carolina recipients: 78% of grants are in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is NC. Hendersonville is the most common recipient city in the recent grants list, with additional grants in Fletcher and Asheville.
Yes for several programs. Fletcher Community Grants, the CFHC Scholarship programs, the Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund, the Betty Taylor Memorial Award, Work With Heart Charitable Giving Program, and Field of Interest Grants all accept unsolicited applications.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Henderson County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligibility requirements are provided in the Community Grants Guidelines. Applicants should be nonprofit organizations whose work benefits the community served by the Community Foundation of Henderson County.
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 at 11:30 p.m.
Who can apply: Projects must be specific to or about the community of Fletcher as defined by town limits and should celebrate Fletcher's unique character, history and culture. Grants are generally for specific projects, not ongoing organizational support. Staff expenses may be included when instrumental to project success but should not comprise most of the project budget.
Deadline: October 1 annually; award notification is in mid-December and reporting is due one year after the award date unless otherwise determined.
Who can apply: See Betty Taylor Memorial Award guidelines on the program page for eligibility and selection criteria.
Deadline: [backfill scrub 2026-06-02: speculative closing_date nulled] Due February 13th (annual). Check program page for current year date.
Who can apply: Preference is given to Henderson County applicants or programs serving Henderson County residents. Applicants must discuss the proposal and eligibility with a CFHC Program Officer before submitting an application.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; award notification is approximately one month after submission.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARDEE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $515,597 | 2026 | — |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CLEMSON, SC | $500,000 | 2026 | — |
| VETERANS HEALING FARM | MILLS RIVER, NC | $407,853 | 2026 | — |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HENDERSON CO | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $367,066 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATI | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $352,463 | 2026 | — |
| SALVATION ARMY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $305,815 | 2026 | — |
| RUTHERFORD RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT COR | RUTHERFORDTON, NC | $286,016 | 2026 | — |
| CHILDREN & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER O | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $194,331 | 2026 | — |
| PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES | ASHEVILLE, NC | $188,068 | 2026 | — |
| MOUNTAINTRUE | ASHEVILLE, NC | $182,618 | 2026 | — |
| MINISTRY SEVEN DBA HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $181,697 | 2026 | — |
| SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $175,899 | 2026 | — |
| COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD | RUTHERFORDTON, NC | $170,000 | 2026 | — |
| BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $161,726 | 2026 | — |
| FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE | FLAT ROCK, NC | $133,637 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $121,667 | 2026 | — |
| ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE FOUNDAT | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $110,627 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY & THERMAL BELT HAB | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $110,186 | 2026 | — |
| SAFELIGHT INC | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $104,933 | 2026 | — |
| TRUE RIDGE FOUNDATION | WEST HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $104,500 | 2026 | — |
| IPTAY | CLEMSON, SC | $100,000 | 2026 | — |
| UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $95,012 | 2026 | — |
| FRIENDS OF HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $92,158 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $86,992 | 2026 | — |
| HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $85,044 | 2026 | — |
| MY FATHERS STOREHOUSE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $71,700 | 2026 | — |
| LOVE AND RESPECT COMMUNITY FOR RECO | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $69,150 | 2026 | — |
| WNCSOURCE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $68,278 | 2026 | — |
| CONSERVING CAROLINA | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $60,278 | 2026 | — |
| THE MISSION ON THE MOUNTAIN | BREVARD, NC | $59,307 | 2026 | — |
| HOPE COALITION - HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $58,000 | 2026 | — |
| THE TRYON GARDEN CLUB INC | TRYON, NC | $57,000 | 2026 | — |
| SIXTH AVE PSYCHIATRIC AND REHAB PA | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $56,723 | 2026 | — |
| INTERFAITH ASSISTANCE MINISTRY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $55,250 | 2026 | — |
| LITERACY CONNECTION | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $54,233 | 2026 | — |
| CAREGIVERS OF MOTHER EARTH | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $50,268 | 2026 | — |
| WILL AND DENI MCINTYRE FOUNDATION | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $50,000 | 2026 | — |
| CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $45,500 | 2026 | — |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $45,157 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $44,300 | 2026 | — |
| THE HOPE CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $41,863 | 2026 | — |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $38,051 | 2026 | — |
| FAIRFIELD MOUNTAIN CHAPEL | LAKE LURE, NC | $35,000 | 2026 | — |
| WNC AIR MUSEUM | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $35,000 | 2026 | — |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $33,632 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSONVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | FLAT ROCK, NC | $32,855 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $32,591 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSONVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $31,216 | 2026 | — |
| HENDERSON COUNTY FOSTER PARENT ASSO | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $29,943 | 2026 | — |
| FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE FO | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $27,475 | 2026 | — |
PARDEE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
$515,597VETERANS HEALING FARM
$407,853HENDERSON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATI
$352,463SALVATION ARMY OF HENDERSON COUNTY
$305,815RUTHERFORD RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT COR
MINISTRY SEVEN DBA HENDERSONVILLE
$181,697SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$175,899COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD
$170,000HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$121,667IPTAY
$100,000FRIENDS OF HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC
$92,158HENDERSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
$86,992MY FATHERS STOREHOUSE
$71,700LOVE AND RESPECT COMMUNITY FOR RECO
$69,150THE MISSION ON THE MOUNTAIN
$59,307HOPE COALITION - HENDERSONVILLE
$58,000THE TRYON GARDEN CLUB INC
$57,000LITERACY CONNECTION
$54,233CAREGIVERS OF MOTHER EARTH
$50,268FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HE
$45,157HENDERSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$44,300THE HOPE CENTER
$41,863ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY
$38,051FAIRFIELD MOUNTAIN CHAPEL
$35,000WNC AIR MUSEUM
$35,000FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$33,632HENDERSONVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$32,855HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$32,591HENDERSONVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$31,216HENDERSON COUNTY FOSTER PARENT ASSO
$29,943FOUR SEASONS COMPASSION FOR LIFE FO
$27,475