President and CEO of The Endowment Resigns
WILMINGTON, N.C., July. 14, 2025 – The New Hanover Community Endowment (The Endowment) today announced …
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News & Press Releases
Stay informed with the latest updates from The Endowment. Here, you’ll find press releases, media coverage, and stories showcasing our initiatives, partnerships, and the impact of our funding in New Hanover County. Learn more about the programs we support, the challenges we’re addressing, and the progress we’re making toward a stronger, more vibrant community.
THE ENDOWMENT WELCOMES 7 MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Expanding Community Voices to Strengthen Impact Across New Hanover County WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment has …
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The Endowment Awards $1.67 Million to Strengthen NHC Nonprofits
Investing in Education, Affordable Housing, Food Security, and Support and Safety Services WILMINGTON, N.C. — …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS SEVEN NEW GRANTS EXCEEDING $3.5M
Grants fund housing, food access, youth programs, and county wide community services and charitable organizations …
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THE ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES TWO NEW HIRES TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Endowment welcomes two highly accomplished and respected leaders to its Programs …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $500K TO 111 LOCAL GRANTEES
New Funding Strengthens Programs and Builds Capacity Across New Hanover County Wilmington, NC – The …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $7.5 MILLION GRANT TO NC AQUARIUM SOCIETY
WILMINGTON, N.C. (March 6, 2025) – The Endowment is thrilled to announce a $7.5 million …
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THE ENDOWMENT OPENS COMMUNITY & CAPACITY GRANT APPLICATIONS
Wilmington, NC – To strengthen New Hanover County’s nonprofit sector and drive meaningful change, The …
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New Leadership Team Positions The Endowment for Greater Impact
Vice President of External Affairs Rounds Out Endowment’s Leadership Team Wilmington, NC – The Endowment …
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The Endowment Launches Department of Research and Impact
New Appointments Lead Bold Initiatives in Amplifying Community Impact Wilmington, NC – In a strategic …
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New Hanover County Endowment Announces New Hires for 2025
Vice President of Programs and Grants, Communications Director among new staff positions WILMINGTON, N.C. – …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Secures Additional Funding from Hospital Sale
Funding will support future investment opportunities in New Hanover County WILMINGTON, N.C., May 25, 2023 …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Outlines Goals and Objectives for NHCE’s Areas of Focus WILMINGTON, N.C., Mar. 15, …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Funds Partnership to Provide Furniture for Previously Displaced Families
Partnership between two local organizations aims to aid the rehoming of more than 90 families …
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New Hanover Community Endowment to Announce Recipients of Grants Totaling More than $9 Million
Newly Formed Endowment to Announce First Round of Grant Recipients at Upcoming Public Meeting WILMINGTON, …
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Public Meeting to Occur December 9 at 4:30pm
The New Hanover Community Endowment will be hosting a public meeting on Friday December 9th …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Selects BlackRock as Investment Advisor and Manager
NEW YORK, NY – NEW HANOVER, NC – October 26, 2022 – New Hanover Community …
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IMPORTANT: August 24 Information Session POSTPONED
UPDATE: The public information session has been rescheduled for August 30 at the Harrelson Center’s …
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Announcing the 2022 Grantmaking Criteria and Application Process
A public information session will be held on August 24, 2022 from 4:30-7:00pm at the Harrelson …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Begins Community Advisory Council Application Process
The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) is now accepting applications from residents who wish to …
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William Buster Leads Endowment as First CEO & President
The New Hanover Community Endowment announced its first CEO and President will be William Buster, …
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The $1.25 billion New Hanover Community Endowment leaders want public input, talk transparency and county boundaries
(WHQR) The New Hanover Community Endowment was created to manage over a billion dollars in …
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Hospital sale endowment shapes up, key activities of the past year outlined
(Port City Daily) NEW HANOVER COUNTY –– The New Hanover Community Endowment Inc. is already investing …
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