The North Carolina Community Foundation brings together generous people and connects them to causes and organizations they care about, with a focus on inspiring lasting and meaningful philanthropy in the state's rural communities. With $400 million in assets, NCCF sustains over 1,200 endowments and partners with donors and a network of affiliates in 60 counties to strengthen our state. By stewarding and growing donors' gifts, NCCF makes a powerful impact through a robust grants and scholarships program, awarding over $270 million since 1988. Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities and we sustain over 1,200 charitable funds.We believe in the power of permanent philanthropy to strengthen our communities and people. By stewarding and growing donors' gifts, we make a powerful impact through robust grants and scholarships programs.