Regional Affiliate Foundations and Grantmaking

Philanthropy Across Our Region

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THE LEE'S IMPACT ON STANLY COUNTY LIVES ON

After their deaths, the Robert and Jewell Lee Scholarship Fund was established to help students attend community college in Stanly County. The fund is under the Stanly County Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas. Since its creation in 1999, the Stanly County Community Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to area nonprofits.

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Loving Your Roots

Alice Williams Davis and her husband, Kevin, established a planned gift that will leave a percentage of her charitable estate to FFTC’s regional affiliate, the York County Community Foundation.

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A Legacy of Service

General William D. Lackey devoted 35 years to serving our country in the U.S. Air force and North Carolina National Guard. After retiring, General Lackey returned to Statesville and continued his commitment to a lifetime of service, including serving on the Board of Trustees for the Iredell County Community Foundation, one of Foundation For The Carolinas’ 13 regional affiliates.

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Rockingham: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Downtown Rockingham was a community faced with hardships, until a partnership led by our regional affiliate in Richmond County partnered with the Discovery Place, local government, the local community college, local businesses and more to revitalize the once thriving downtown:

Our Regional Grantmaking

Foundation For The Carolinas serves the 13-county region around Charlotte. One of our primary ways of doing so is through our regional affiliates. 

Led by local boards of advisors, our regional affiliates are grantmaking funds that invest in their local communities. FFTC supports the work by engaging local leaders, managing endowments and facilitating grantmaking. Together, we provide philanthropic solutions to address community issues and invest in the important work of local nonprofits. 


Support Community Grantmaking

You can give at any level to support community grantmaking by the various affiliates’ boards of advisors. These volunteers thoughtfully award grants to nonprofits serving the local community – supporting literacy programs for young children, providing critical home repairs, feeding those in need and much more.

Affiliate your giving fund

A giving fund at Foundation For The Carolinas allows you to streamline your charitable giving. Use your fund to meet your unique charitable goals – whether to establish a scholarship program, support broad areas of community need or make grants to the nonprofits most meaningful to you.

You can also help inspire local giving by affiliating your FFTC fund with a regional affiliate. A portion of administrative fees received from your fund will directly support community grantmaking by the board of advisors. You will also learn more about charitable initiatives in that community. Contact your philanthropic advisor or Donor Relations to learn how to affiliate your fund.

Our Regional Affiliates

Cabarrus County Community Foundation

The Cabarrus County Community Foundation was established in 1989 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 Cabarrus County, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $2.5 million to dozens of nonprofits.  

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Cabarrus County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Eric Dearmon, Chair, Civic Leader

Dr. Diane Snyder, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Trenton Whalen, Immediate Past Chair, Bank of America

Brian Floyd, Fairway Independent Mortgage

Roger Haas, Civic Leader

Judge William G. Hamby, Jr., Civic Leader

Jay McKinney, Barnabas Capital LLC

Marie McLucas, Primax Properties

Courtney Neal, Civic Leader

Van W. Shaw, Cabarrus County Sheriff

Erin Shoe, Cabarrus Health Alliance

Keith Sides, Civic Leader

Katie Warlick, CPA, MBA, Clifton Larson Allen (CLA)

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

jamie wildgoose

Jamie Wildgoose

Board and Grants Specialist

Email Jamie

704.973.4550

Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation

Established in 2001, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation is the primary grantmaking arm of Foundation For The Carolinas and is led by a local board of advisors.

 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Erin Barbee, Chair, DreamKey Partners

Tanya Blackmon, Immediate Past Chair, Auspen Consulting, LLC

Michael Campagna, Civic Leader

Claude Close, Springsteen Capital

Leah Davis, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Miriam Espaillat, Raydal Hospitality

Sil Ganzó, ourBRIDGE for KIDS

Shawn Heath, City of Charlotte

Dominique Johnson, Duke Energy

Jamaal Kinard, Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance

Valecia McDowell, Moore & Van Allen

Al McMillian, AvidXchange

Corey Mitchell, Theatre Gap Initiative

Mike Rizer, Ally Bank

Jenny Ward, Bank of America

 

Trustee Emeritus

We honor the life and longtime service of William M. Barnhardt, a dedicated member of this board from 2005-2021.

 

 

 

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federico rios

Federico Rios

Senior Vice President, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

Email Federico

704.973.4513

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kim zona

Kim Zona

Executive Assistant, Civic Leadership

Email Kim

704.973.4501

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Nicole Fote

Nicole Fote

Assistant Vice President, Community Programs & Civic Leadership

Email Nicole

704.973.4559

Cherokee County Community Foundation

The Cherokee County Community Foundation was established in 1994 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 Cherokee County, S.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded nearly $230,000 in grants to area nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Cherokee County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Charles Wyatt, Chair, Limestone College

Michael Bridges, Vice Chair, Concord Baptist Church

Reed Brown, Brown Packing Co., Inc.

Kelly Curtis, City of Gaffney, Main Street Director

Troy Gaffney, Civic Leader

Christine Little Gregory, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Ben Kochenower, Cline Brandt Kochenower & Co., P.A.

LeighAnn Moon, City of Gaffney

Cody Sossamon, The Gaffney Ledger

Candace Waters, Palmetto Christian Academy of Gaffney

Jonathon Will, WestRock

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

Nia Scarboro

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Nia

704.973.4504

Cleveland County Community Foundation

The Cleveland County Community Foundation was established in 1985 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 Cleveland County, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $375,000 to dozens of nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Cleveland County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Jason Winn, Chair, Winn Financial Services

Jennie Lambert, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Dr. Frank Bonner, President Emeritus, Gardner-Webb University

Spencer Borders, Foothills Commercial Real Estate

Dr. Paul Brintley, Fellowship Church

Margie Christopher, Civic Leader

Tropzie McCluney, Civic Leader

Dr. Jack Weller, Civic Leader

 

 

Contact

rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

Nia Scarboro

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Nia

704.973.4504

The Cole (Richmond County) Foundation

The Foundation for Richmond County merged with The Cole Foundation in 2015. Together they have awarded more than $31 million in grants to local nonprofits.


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from The Cole Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Contact

federico rios

Federico Rios

Senior Vice President, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

Email Federico

704.973.4513

Contact

kim zona

Kim Zona

Executive Assistant, Civic Leadership

Email Kim

704.973.4501

Contact

nicole fote

Nicole Fote

Assistant Vice President, Community Programs & Civic Leadership

Email Nicole

704.973.4559

Iredell County Community Foundation

The Iredell County Community Foundation was established in 1989 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 Iredell County, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $2.7 million to dozens of nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Iredell County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Doug McCracken, Chair, Retired, Deloitte Consulting

Lisa McBane, Vice Chair, Bluewater Partners, LLC

Daniel Chambers, Civic Leader

William M. Jones, Jr., Civic Leader

Bill Leach, Civic Leader

Marc Long, Civic Leader

Freddie Morrison, Civic Leader

Molly Nicholson, Mitchell Community College

Maria Haughton Roberson, Civic Leader

Estelle Stinchcomb, Retired Educator

Dr. Peggy Willhide, Civic Leader

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

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Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Lancaster County Community Foundation

The Lancaster County Community Foundation was established in 1988 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 Lancaster County, S.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $285,000 to dozens of nonprofits.  

 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Jill Newman, Chair, Lancaster County

Babette Sabia, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Phil Neely, Immediate Past Chair, Civic Leader

Brian Canty, The Arras Foundation

Chad Catledge, Perception Builders, LLC

Holly Furr, United Way of Lancaster County

John McCain, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

Steve Sherrill, First Citizens Bank

Brenda Thompson, Lancaster County

Fred Witherspoon, The W Group

 

Trustee Emeritus

Robert Folks, Folks & DeVenny, LLC

 

Contact

rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

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Nia Scarboro

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Nia

704.973.4504

Lexington Area 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 $185,000 to dozens of nonprofits.  

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Lexington Area Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Robin Team, Chair, Front Street Capital

Burr Sullivan, Immediate Past Chair, Civic Leader

Mike Albert, Entrepreneurial Resources, LLC

Laurie Briggs, Civic Leader

Mike Hess, Civic Leader

Ed Jordan, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Jane Whitehurst, Civic Leader

 

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david snider

David Snider 

Vice President & Program Officer 

Email David

704.973.4528 

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

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Will Cook

Will Cook

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Will

704.973.4506

Lincoln County Community Foundation

The Lincoln County Community Foundation was established in 2001 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 Lincoln County, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $375,000 to dozens of nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Lincoln County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Bryan Beal, Chair, Carolina Mills, Inc.

Walter Clark, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Joe Lampron, Immediate Past Chair, Civic Leader

Loretta A. Beam, Retired Educator & Church Musician

Robert Clark, Raymond James

Trudie Crawford, MA LCMHC, NCC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Marty Hallman, The Timken Company

Marti Hovis, Civic Leader

Erma Deen Hoyle, Civic Leader

Tammy Moody, Civic Leader

Mark L. Mullen, Citizens Insurance Agency

Will Wadsworth, United Bank

Trustees Emeriti

Daniel Barefoot, Civic Leader

Diane Hunter Boyd, Civic Leader

Jerry Cochrane, Civic Leader

Sylvia Holmes, Civic Leader

Richard Jonas, Civic Leader

Sam King, Civic Leader

Chip Stroup, Civic Leader

Mollie Warlick, Civic Leader

Rosalind Welder, Civic Leader

 

Contact

rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

jamie wildgoose

Jamie Wildgoose

Board and Grants Specialist

Email Jamie

704.973.4550

Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation

The Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation was established in 1944 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 Salisbury, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $8 million to dozens of nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Bryan Overcash, Chair, Global Contact Services

Gwin Barr, Immediate Past Chair, Co-founder, Rowan County Crosby Scholars Community Partnership

Karen Alexander, Mayor, City of Salisbury

Laura Davis, Civic Leader

Greg Edds, Rowan County Board of Commissioners

Catrelia Hunter, Civic Leader

Alan King, Civic Leader

Daniel Matangira, Matangira Recycling

Deborah Messinger, Civic Leader

Lauren Whaley, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation

Kelly Withers, Rowan-Salisbury Schools

 

Contact

David Snider

David Snider 

Vice President & Program Officer 

Email David

704.973.4528 

Contact

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

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will cook

Will Cook

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Will

704.973.4506

Stanly County Community Foundation

The Stanly County Community Foundation was established in 1999& to encourage charitable giving within the local community. Its mission is to bring together donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts throughout Stanly County, N.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $800,000 to dozens of nonprofits. 

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Stanly County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Brooke Senter, Chair, Uwharrie Bank

Merlin Amirtharaj, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Roger Dick, Immediate Past Chair, Uwharrie Bank

Adrienne Averette, NC Elder Care Sales and Marketing Director

Razan Brown, Proximity International

Martha Hughes, Civic Leader

Art Rogers, Civic Leader

Marshall Rogers, Civic Leader

Margaret Rudisill, RN/ Vizient, Inc.

Jim Sawyer, Civic Leader

Trustee Emeritus

William Grigg, Retired, Duke Energy

 

Contact

rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

jamie wildgoose

Jamie Wildgoose

Board and Grants Specialist

Email Jamie

704.973.4550

Union County 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 $1.4 million to dozens of nonprofits.

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the Union County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Pat Kahle, Chair, Union County Chamber of Commerce

Seth Goldwire, Vice Chair, Atrium Health Union West

Randy Adcock, Immediate Past Chair, American Bank

Lisa Biehl, Civic Leader

Jim Brewer, Pinnacle Financial Partners

James Bullock, Wingate University

Fred Edwards, Goulston Technologies

Shane Fraser, SNA Today

Linda Hastings, School Teacher

Brenda Robbins, Growth Ready HR, LLC & LDR Leadership, LLC

Sam Starnes, Circle S. Ranch

Helen Thomas, First Citizens Bank

Jake Thomas, Union Power Cooperative

Laverne White, Aramark Healthcare

John Whitley, Civic Leader


We honor the life and longtime service of David Lee, a dedicated member of this board from 2017-2022.

 

Contact

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

Contact

stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

Contact

jamie wildgoose

Jamie Wildgoose

Board and Grants Specialist

Email Jamie

704.973.4550

York County Community Foundation

The York County Community Foundation was established in 1988 to encourage charitable giving within the local community. Its mission is to bring together donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts throughout York County, S.C.

The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $990,000 to dozens of nonprofits.

 


Grant Publicity Toolkit

If your organization has recently been awarded a grant from the York County Community Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas wants to share your organization’s impact. Use the communications toolkit to help publicize your nonprofit’s good work with our charitable community.

Download the toolkit


Board of Advisors:

Craig Craze, Chair, Indigo Rush

Amy Hagner, Vice Chair, York School District One

Nikki Blanco, South State Bank

K.C. Brown, Lone Buffalo

Chrissy Catoe, USA Insulation of Charlotte

Chris Farris, Christopher O. Farris CPA

Ryan Gill, Gill Insurance

Marc Howie, York Electric Cooperative

Henry Owen, Leitner Construction


Trustee Emeritus

Harry Dalton, Sr., Retired, Caraustar Industries

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

Email Rhonda

704.998.6404

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

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Nia Scarboro

Board & Grants Specialist

Email Nia

704.973.4504

2024 Council of Regional Chairs

Board chairs from each of our 13 affiliates serve on FFTC’s Council of Regional Chairs.

Eric Dearmon, Cabarrus County Community Foundation

Erin Barbee, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation

Charles Wyatt, Cherokee County Community Foundation

Jason Winn, Cleveland County Community Foundation

Sandy Ridley, The Cole Foundation, Richmond County

Doug McCracken, Iredell County Community Foundation

Jill Newman, Lancaster County Community Foundation

Robin Team, Lexington Area Community Foundation

Brian Beal, Lincoln County Community Foundation

Bryan Overcash, Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation

Brooke Senter, Stanly County Community Foundation

Pat Kahle, Union County Community Foundation

Craig Craze, York County Community Foundation