Community Foundation of Henderson County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public charity, governed by a volunteer board of directors, that has been assisting donors fulfill their philanthropic dreams since 1982. Our mission: Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter.
To educate, connect, and advocate for North Carolina nonprofits.
To invest in our community by making philanthropy and its benefits available to all.
To invest in schools and organizations that work aggressively to ensure all students graduate from high school and continue on an intentional path toward college, career and life.
To strengthen the community for both present and future generations; to promote philanthropy, build and maintain a permanent collection of endowment funds, and serve as a trustworthy partner and leader in shaping effective responses to communities.
We mobilize people and organizations that inspire community change.
To help people and places to move out of poverty and achieve greater social asnd economic justice.