Guiding local philanthropy together.
Union County Community Foundation
Union County Community Foundation
Your local community foundation
The Union County Community Foundation was established in 1989 to encourage charitable giving within the local community. Its mission is to bring together donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts throughout Union County, N.C.
The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $1.6 million to dozens of nonprofits.
You can give at any level to support community grantmaking by the Union County Community Foundation Board of Advisors. These volunteers thoughtfully award grants to nonprofits serving the local community.
Local needs, local impact
The Union County Community Foundation awards multiple grants each year, supporting causes that are important to the local community.
Board of Advisors
Seth Goldwire, Chair, Atrium Health Union West
Shane Fraser, Vice Chair, SNA Today
Pat Kahle, Immediate Past Chair, Civic Leader
Jim Brewer, Pinnacle Financial Partners
James Bullock, Wingate University
Fred Edwards, Goulston Technologies
Dr. Maria Lander, Our Future in Unison
Timothy Hamilton, Pinnacle Financial Group
Brenda Robbins, Growth Ready HR
Terry M. Sholar, City of Monroe
Sam Starnes, Circle S. Ranch
Helen Thomas, Civic Leader
Jake Thomas, Union Power Cooperative
Laverne White, Aramark Healthcare
Get in touch
Rhonda Dean
Vice President, Board Management
Nia Scarboro
Board and Grants Specialist