Donate to FFTC Initiatives

Invest in the causes you value most

Foundation for the Carolinas makes it easy for you to make a difference in your community. In addition to opening your own fund, you can support our regional grantmaking, innovative initiatives or discretionary grantmaking to address evolving needs in our community.

FFTC Community Impact Funds

Animal Welfare Fund

Support the well-being of our companion animals.

Affordable Housing Fund

Provide safe, stable housing for individuals and families throughout our region.

Arts & Culture Fund

Sustain a thriving arts community and preserve our region's diverse culture.

Education & Youth Development Fund

Ensure opportunities for children and adults to reach their potential.

Environmental Sustainability Fund

Protect natural resources and address environmental issues in our region and beyond.

Evolving Needs & Opportunities Fund

Spearhead civic leadership efforts, respond to disasters and other unexpected needs, and leverage opportunities in our community.

Health & Human Services Fund

Enable community members to lead safe, equitable and healthy lives.

Regional Relief Fund

Help your neighbors recover when disaster or crisis disrupts daily life. From floods and storms to unexpected emergencies.

FFTC initiatives

Foundation For Black Philanthropy

Foundation For Black Philanthropy is a collective power to celebrate and uplift the strong tradition of Black giving in our community. By donating to the Lethia Henderson Fund for a Healthy Black Community or the Elizabeth S. Randolph Fund for Education and Prosperity, you will support nonprofits serving the local Black community.

New Generation of African American Philanthropists

New Generation of African American Philanthropists raises awareness of philanthropy and leverages its collective capital to foster change, transformation and development in the community.

The Plus Collective

The Plus Collective is a giving program that awards grants to nonprofits supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in the Charlotte region.

Greater Steps Scholars

John Crawford, a former Charlotte Housing Authority employee, was inspired to create a fund in 1983 to provide college scholarships to students living in public housing.

Read Charlotte

Read Charlotte is a community initiative that unites educators, community partners and families to improve children’s reading from birth through third grade.

Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

The Robinson Center for Civic Leadership is a hub for collaboration, connection and authentic community voice, acting as a vibrant platform that channels generosity into meaningful impact.