Our goal is to improve the lives of our neighbors by partnering with local 501(c)(3) organizations to fund grants for three purposes: education, healthcare, and housing. As a private foundation, we work with a variety of organizations, especially local nonprofits in the early stages of development, to make a significant impact in our communities.
The grant program focuses on supporting the key areas of education, healthcare, and housing through partnerships with local 501(c)(3) organizations. Grants are primarily awarded for a one-year period, with the possibility of multi-year grants considered on an individual basis, contingent upon ongoing evaluation. The foundation has a geographic focus on the Raleigh metro and northeastern areas of North Carolina; Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, New York; and, the communities around central Maine, aiming to fund projects that have a direct impact on these communities. The foundation has a legacy of funding over 300 grants totaling more than $3 million, supporting diverse projects from school-readiness for non-English speaking children to free dental clinics and services to aid homeless men in transitioning to stable employment and housing.