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    Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

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    ASHEVILLE, NCWebsite8282544960

    About Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

    The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina concentrates its giving in Western North Carolina, funding local safety-net services, place-based conservation, regional higher-education institutions, and community-building initiatives. Grants skew toward operating and program support for direct-service nonprofits (food banks, shelters, legal aid), land trusts conserving the Southern Appalachians, and several Western NC colleges and cultural institutions. The foundation tends to make substantial, repeat grants to established local organizations that strengthen economic stability, health, and the natural environment of the region.

    Focus Areas

    Front-line social services in WNC (homeless services, food security, legal aid and emergency assistance)Southern Appalachian land conservation and watershed protection (local land trusts and conservancies)Regional higher-education support (public universities, community colleges, scholarships/programs in Western NC)Aging and memory-care services and local health providers (Alzheimer's/geriatric services and reproductive health access)Community economic vitality and financial capability programs (United Way, OnTrack financial counseling, community development)

    Who They Fund

    About Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

    Among its recent largest grants, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc. repeatedly backed Western North Carolina institutions that shape daily life: Pisgah Legal Services received $455,307 in 2025, Homeward Bound of Wnc received $408,755 in 2023, and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received $468,069 in 2025. That pattern points to a funder that uses large grants to support both human services and land conservation across the region. The foundation’s grantmaking also reaches education, health, and arts organizations, including major commitments to North Carolina State University Foundation, UNC Asheville Foundation, Western Carolina University Foundation, and Brevard Music Center. Across the recent-grants list, the same organizations often appear more than once, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc. supports direct-service nonprofits, environmental stewardship groups, and regional colleges and cultural institutions with substantial operating and program support. Its giving is anchored in Western North Carolina and extends across a broad set of community needs, from basic assistance and housing to educational opportunity and conservation of the Southern Appalachians.

    What Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Funds

    Human services are a major part of the foundation’s portfolio. In 2024, it gave $291,750 to OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling for assisting people in need, and in 2025 it awarded $255,650 to Helpmate for the same broad purpose. Housing and emergency support also appear in grants such as $288,000 to My Daddy Taught Me That in 2025. Education is another core area: the foundation provided $287,248 to Western Carolina University Foundation in 2025 and $270,118 to A-B Tech Community College Foundation in 2023 for improving educational opportunities. Environmental work is represented by grants to Riverlink for enhancing the environment and to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for the same purpose. Health-related giving includes support for MemoryCare and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic Corporate Headquarters.

    How Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Gives

    Typical awards are sizable: the grant-size distribution sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,170 at the median, and $34,394 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also show much larger awards for established regional partners, which indicates a mix of routine support and larger strategic commitments. Several grantees appear across multiple years, including Pisgah Legal Services, Homeward Bound of Wnc, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, UNC Asheville Foundation, and NC State University Foundation. The foundation is a mixed community foundation, and it accepts unsolicited applications through several active grant programs, including general grants and focus-area grants. It does not make program-related investments and does not fund individuals.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $59.4M

    Total Assets

    $481M

    Total Revenue

    $87.7M

    Total Expenses

    $67.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $34K, with a median of $16K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $16K

    75th Percentile

    $34K

    Geographic Reach

    Local38 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    GRAHAM KEEVER

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High

    Where Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Funds

    Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic2,350$114.6M
    100.0%
    2

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    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, regionally focused giving with a mix of large single grants and multiple repeat grants to core local partners; funding is directed primarily to operating/program support rather than one-off national initiatives, balancing investments across social services, environment, education, health and community development.

    Funding Style

    community-centered multi-issue grantmakingdirect service / assistance-focusedplace-based economic & community developmentsupport for cultural and environmental stewardship

    Notable grantees: Pisgah Legal Services, Homeward Bound of WNC, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina / Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Western Carolina / UNC Asheville / A-B Tech (regional higher-education institutions), Manna Foodbank

    Topics

    community & economic developmenteducational opportunity & student supportpublic health & healthcare accessenvironmental conservation & enhancementsocial services / poverty alleviationarts & culture supportanimal welfare

    Where Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in North Carolina, which accounts for 79% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s home state. Asheville appears repeatedly among recipients, including Pisgah Legal Services, Homeward Bound of Wnc, OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling, Manna Foodbank, and Helpmate. Other recurring North Carolina locations include Raleigh, Morganton, and Cullowhee. The recent-grants list is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 1,557 grants in the United States and one grant in VQ.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

    What kinds of organizations does the foundation support most often?

    It supports community-serving nonprofits in Western North Carolina, especially human services, education, environmental conservation, health, and arts organizations. Recent grants include legal aid, housing support, land trusts, public universities, community colleges, and cultural institutions.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. Several active programs are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including Affiliate Community Endowment Funds in Mitchell County, Human Services focus-area grants, Helene Recovery grants, SECURE Matched Savings, Women for Women Grants, and general community grants.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,170 at the median, and $34,394 at the 75th percentile. The recent-grants list also includes much larger awards to established regional institutions and nonprofits.

    Is the foundation recurring in its giving?

    Yes. Multiple organizations appear in more than one grant year, including Pisgah Legal Services, Homeward Bound of Wnc, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, UNC Asheville Foundation, and NC State University Foundation.

    Accepts unsolicited proposals
    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    U.S. Virgin Islands
    1
    $24K
    0.0%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    MANNA FOODBANKMILLS RIVER, NC$3,940,9672026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    NORTH CAROLINA SYNODSALISBURY, NC$2,025,0002026RELIGION
    ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCASHEVILLE, NC$2,021,5382026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (ABCCM)ARDEN, NC$1,974,9052026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST MENCARY, NC$1,525,0002026RELIGION
    MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS (MOUNTAIN BIZCAPITAL INC)ASHEVILLE, NC$1,151,2502026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WRESA)ASHEVILLE, NC$1,059,8002026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATIONATLANTA, GA$750,0002026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCYASHEVILLE, NC$714,3202026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    PISGAH LEGAL SERVICESASHEVILLE, NC$646,0342026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATIONASHEVILLE, NC$559,6052026PROMOTING QUALITY HEALTH
    DBA ARTSAVL (ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL)ASHEVILLE, NC$556,1802026ADVANCING THE ARTS
    CENTER FOR CRAFT & DESIGNASHEVILLE, NC$554,5002026ADVANCING THE ARTS
    FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINAMORGANTON, NC$545,7632026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    HELPMATEASHEVILLE, NC$526,7702026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    WORKING WHEELS (W4H ASHEVILLE)ASHEVILLE, NC$522,2502026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    UNC ASHEVILLE FOUNDATIONASHEVILLE, NC$520,5172026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    RISE DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERYRICHFIELD, NC$519,0002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    MOUNTAINTRUEASHEVILLE, NC$493,3302026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTYHENDERSONVILLE, NC$467,1402026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDRENBLACK MOUNTAIN, NC$450,5752026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    HOMEWARD BOUND OF WNCASHEVILLE, NC$435,5932026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTYASHEVILLE, NC$433,5512026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    DBA MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT (KL TRAINING SOLUTIONS)ASHEVILLE, NC$432,0002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    MOUNTAIN VALLEYS RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCILMARSHALL, NC$415,0002026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECTASHEVILLE, NC$389,1622026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    MOUNTAIN HOUSING OPPORTUNITIESASHEVILLE, NC$363,2502026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITYBREVARD, NC$330,0002026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    NECHAMA-JEWISH DISASTER RESPONSEST PAUL, MN$327,5002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    BELOVED ASHEVILLEASHEVILLE, NC$324,0932026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    ONTRACK FINANCIAL EDUCATION & COUNSELINGASHEVILLE, NC$318,5002026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    NC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONRALEIGH, NC$316,3252026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCHASHEVILLE, NC$305,0002026RELIGION
    NC RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATIONRALEIGH, NC$303,5002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    ECOFORESTERSASHEVILLE, NC$291,1002026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    BUNCOMBE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRENASHEVILLE, NC$287,5002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    RIVERLINKASHEVILLE, NC$280,8502026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    ASHEVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENASHEVILLE, NC$277,9482026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    CENTRO UNIDO LATINO-AMERICANOMARION, NC$275,0002026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    RUTHERFORD COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITYRUTHERFORDTON, NC$265,0002026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    ASHEVILLE GREENWORKSASHEVILLE, NC$253,0902026ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
    CAREMERRIFIELD, VA$250,0002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATIONHENDERSONVILLE, NC$250,0002026BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY
    ASHEVILLE PEAK ACADEMYASHEVILLE, NC$236,5002026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONCULLOWHEE, NC$229,3582026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    FERNLEAF COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLFLETCHER, NC$225,0002026IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
    CAMP GRIEROLD FORT, NC$219,0002026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUEASHEVILLE, NC$213,4552026ANIMAL WELFARE
    ELIADA HOMESASHEVILLE, NC$206,8102026ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED
    NOVUSWAYARDEN, NC$205,8002026RELIGION

    MANNA FOODBANK

    $3,940,967
    MILLS RIVER, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD

    $2,025,000
    SALISBURY, NC2026

    RELIGION

    ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC

    $2,021,538
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (ABCCM)

    $1,974,905
    ARDEN, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST MEN

    $1,525,000
    CARY, NC2026

    RELIGION

    MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS (MOUNTAIN BIZCAPITAL INC)

    $1,151,250

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Jan 8, 2027Award: Up to $5K

    Cultural Resources Focus Area Grants

    arts and culturecultural preservationliterature and writing+8 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or public agencies; be located in and already serving Western North Carolina; and fit the rotating category for the current cycle. For the July 2026 cycle, the mission must align with Communication Arts. Organizations are not eligible if they have previously received a Cultural Resources General Operating Support Grant in the listed categories.

    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WRESA)

    $1,059,800
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION

    $750,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY

    $714,320
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES

    $646,034
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION

    $559,605
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    PROMOTING QUALITY HEALTH

    DBA ARTSAVL (ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL)

    $556,180
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ADVANCING THE ARTS

    CENTER FOR CRAFT & DESIGN

    $554,500
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ADVANCING THE ARTS

    FOOTHILLS CONSERVANCY OF NORTH CAROLINA

    $545,763
    MORGANTON, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    HELPMATE

    $526,770
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    WORKING WHEELS (W4H ASHEVILLE)

    $522,250
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    UNC ASHEVILLE FOUNDATION

    $520,517
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    RISE DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY

    $519,000
    RICHFIELD, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    MOUNTAINTRUE

    $493,330
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY

    $467,140
    HENDERSONVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN

    $450,575
    BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    HOMEWARD BOUND OF WNC

    $435,593
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY

    $433,551
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    DBA MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT (KL TRAINING SOLUTIONS)

    $432,000
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    MOUNTAIN VALLEYS RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

    $415,000
    MARSHALL, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT

    $389,162
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    MOUNTAIN HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

    $363,250
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    TRANSYLVANIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    $330,000
    BREVARD, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    NECHAMA-JEWISH DISASTER RESPONSE

    $327,500
    ST PAUL, MN2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    BELOVED ASHEVILLE

    $324,093
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    ONTRACK FINANCIAL EDUCATION & COUNSELING

    $318,500
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    NC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $316,325
    RALEIGH, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH

    $305,000
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    RELIGION

    NC RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

    $303,500
    RALEIGH, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    ECOFORESTERS

    $291,100
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    BUNCOMBE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN

    $287,500
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    RIVERLINK

    $280,850
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    ASHEVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN

    $277,948
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    CENTRO UNIDO LATINO-AMERICANO

    $275,000
    MARION, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    $265,000
    RUTHERFORDTON, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS

    $253,090
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

    CARE

    $250,000
    MERRIFIELD, VA2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

    $250,000
    HENDERSONVILLE, NC2026

    BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

    ASHEVILLE PEAK ACADEMY

    $236,500
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $229,358
    CULLOWHEE, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    FERNLEAF COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

    $225,000
    FLETCHER, NC2026

    IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

    CAMP GRIER

    $219,000
    OLD FORT, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE

    $213,455
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ANIMAL WELFARE

    ELIADA HOMES

    $206,810
    ASHEVILLE, NC2026

    ASSISTING PEOPLE IN NEED

    NOVUSWAY

    $205,800
    ARDEN, NC2026

    RELIGION

    Deadline: 5 p.m. on the second Friday in January and July; the page lists the current cycle as July 2026 and the next future cycle as January 2027.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Mar 15, 2027Award: $5K – $35K

    Pigeon River Fund

    Surface water qualityFish and wildlife managementHabitat conservation+4 more

    Who can apply: Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities serving Buncombe, Haywood, or Madison counties are eligible. Projects should provide direct benefits to at least one of the Fund’s environmental focus areas. Grants are typically for one year and should leverage other funds or in-kind resources.

    Deadline: March 15 and September 15 at 5 p.m. annually; deadlines move to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or holiday.

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    Open nowCloses Apr 1, 2027Award: $3K – $10K

    Affiliate Community Endowment Funds (county & community affiliate funds)

    Charitable purposesCommunity benefit

    Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations established in or serving Highlands may apply. Organizations, including fiscal sponsors, may submit only one application per year and must have submitted end-of-grant reports for all prior Highlands Community Fund awards.

    Deadline: 5 p.m. on April 1, 2027; if the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is 5 p.m. the next business day.

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