Lexington Area Community Foundation

Lexington Area Community Foundation

Your local community foundation

The Lexington Area Community Foundation was established in 1996 by local leaders to encourage philanthropy and secure resources to address local issues. The Foundation brings together charitable donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts in Lexington, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $212,000 to dozens of nonprofits.

You can give at any level to support community grantmaking by the Lexington Area Community Foundation Board of Advisors. These volunteers thoughtfully award grants to nonprofits serving the local community.

Local needs, local impact

The Lexington Area Community Foundation awards multiple grants each year, supporting causes that are important to the local community.

lexington smart start program

Board of Advisors

Robin Team, Chair, Front Street Capital

Burr Sullivan, Immediate Past Chair, Civic Leader

Laurie Briggs, Civic Leader

Ed Jordan, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Tom Smith, Smith Leonard

Paula Turlington, Civic Leader

Jane Whitehurst, Civic Leader

Get in touch

Guiding local philanthropy together. 

David Snider

David Snider

Vice President & Program Officer
alex russell

Alex Russell

Board & Grants Specialist