Regional Affiliate Foundations and Grantmaking
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
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.
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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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.
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.
Contact
Federico Rios
Senior Vice President, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership
704.973.4513
Contact
Nicole Fote
Assistant Vice President, Community Programs & Civic Leadership
704.973.4559
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.
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
Jonathon Will, WestRock
Candace Waters, Palmetto Christian Academy of Gaffney
Trustee Emeritus
John Travers (1995 to 2023), Civic Leader
Contact
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.
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
Dr. Collette Deviney, Connect, Commit to Change
Tropzie McCluney, Civic Leader
Dr. Jack Weller, Civic Leader
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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.
Contact
Federico Rios
Senior Vice President, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership
704.973.4513
Contact
Nicole Fote
Assistant Vice President, Community Programs & Civic Leadership
704.973.4559
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.
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
Contact
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.
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
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.
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
Contact
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.
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
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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.
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
Whitney Wallace Williams, Wallace & Graham
Contact
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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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