Regional Affiliate Foundations and Grantmaking

Philanthropy Across Our Region

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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

Led by local boards of advisors, our 13 regional affiliates share our vision to inspire philanthropy and invest in their unique communities. 

FFTC supports the work of our affiliates 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.

Wherever you call home, explore how you can support the communities and causes you care about most.

Learn about grantmaking in specific communities below, as well as how we're investing in transformative initiatives across our region.

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, over $11 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Cabarrus County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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Board of Advisors:

Eric Dearmon, Chair, Civic Leader

Dr. Diane Snyder, Vice Chair, Civic Leader

Trenton Whalen, Immediate Past Chair, Bank of America

Judge Juanita Boger-Allen, Cabarrus County District Court Judge

Brian Floyd, Civic Leader

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, DeAnna Ford CPA

 

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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.

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Board of Advisors:

Tanya Blackmon, Chair, Auspen Consulting, LLC

Erin Barbee, DreamKey Partners

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

Jamall 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

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704.973.4513

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kim zona

Kim Zona

Executive Assistant, Civic Leadership

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704.973.4501

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Nicole Fote

Nicole Fote

Assistant Vice President, Community Programs & Civic Leadership

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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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, nearly $4 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Cherokee County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

 

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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alex wiltberger

Alex Wiltberger

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4914

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $350,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, more than $6.5 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Cleveland County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

Margaret Christopher, Civic Leader

Dr. Collette Deviney, Connect, Commit to Change

Tropzie McCluney, Civic Leader

Dr. Jack Weller, Civic Leader

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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alex

Alex Wiltberger

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4914

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Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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.

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federico rios

Federico Rios

Senior Vice President, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

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704.973.4513

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kim zona

Kim Zona

Executive Assistant, Civic Leadership

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704.973.4501

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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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.7 million in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, nearly $15 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Iredell County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

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704.998.6404

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Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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alex wiltberger

Alex Wiltberger

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4914

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $270,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, over $2.3 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Lancaster County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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alex

Alex Wiltberger

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4914

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, more than $3 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Lexington Area Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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 

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704.973.4528 

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tiara miles

Tiara Miles

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4506

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $340,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, more than $3.1 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Lincoln County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

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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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

Email Stephanie

704.973.4546

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.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, more than $25 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

 

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David Snider

David Snider 

Vice President & Program Officer 

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704.973.4528 

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tiara miles

Tiara Miles

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4506

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Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

Stanly County Community Foundation

The Stanly County Community Foundation was established in 1999 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 Stanly County, N.C.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, nearly $11 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Stanly County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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, Civic Leader

David Hill, Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware

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

 

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

Union County Community Foundation

The Union 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 Union County, N.C.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, more than $7 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the Union County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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

James Bullock, Wingate University

Shane Fraser, SNA Today

Linda Hastings, School Teacher

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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Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

York County Community Foundation

The York 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 York County, S.C.

Led by a local board of advisors, the Foundation has awarded more than $990,000 in grants to area nonprofits since inception. In addition to the endowments that support local grantmaking, nearly $30 million in charitable assets – typically comprised of individual, family and nonprofits funds – are affiliated with the Foundation. 

With continued support from generous donors, the York County Community Foundation can continue building on this spirit of philanthropy for generations to come.

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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


 

Trustee Emeritus

Harry Dalton, Sr., Retired, Caraustar Industries

 

 

 

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rhonda dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management

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704.998.6404

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alex wiltberger

Alex Wiltberger

Board & Grants Specialist

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704.973.4914

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stephanie mudd

Stephanie Mudd

Vice President, Philanthropic Business Development

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704.973.4546

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