Women taking the lead in regional philanthropy

Women have played a prominent role in our region's charitable giving.

The estate of Maybelle Y. McMahon created Foundation For The Carolinas' first planned gift in 1965. Lucille Finch Jones opened the first FFTC scholarship fund in 1979 – a fund that continues to support students attending Queens University of Charlotte. Thanks to endowments established by Lethia Henderson and Elizabeth S. Randolph, the African American Community Foundation was started in 1993 and has since distributed more than $500,000 in grants. More recently, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has guided her own philanthropic journey by establishing a donor advised fund.

Read about other inspirational women who have created planned gifts and giving funds, ensuring support for charitable causes now and for future generations.