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What We Fund

The Endowment invests in initiatives that create lasting impact and enhance the quality of life in New Hanover County. Guided by four focus areas: Social & Health Equity, Education, Community Development, and Community Safety, we support projects that drive meaningful, transformative change.

Who We Fund

We invest in organizations tackling the root causes of community challenges, supporting innovative and collaborative solutions that drive lasting impact.

Strategic Plan

The Endowment’s path forward is guided by a bold, long-term vision, one rooted in data, community input, and shared purpose.

Before You Apply

Looking to make a lasting impact? Apply for funding to support initiatives that align with our mission. Review our priorities, ensure eligibility, and prepare a strong application that showcases your vision for meaningful change.

Grantee pORTAL

Before accessing the portal, review The Endowment’s strategic plan, four focus areas, and programs to understand our priorities, consider potential solutions, and determine whether your idea or organization aligns

Arts and Culture

By supporting a wide range of arts and cultural initiatives, the program fuels economic growth, enriches lives, and fosters opportunities for youth and residents of all ages to thrive.

Community Grants

The Community Grants Program provides flexible funding to organizations working to strengthen New Hanover County.

Grant Writing Support Initiative

Sponsorships

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Our Mission and Values

Financial, Governance, and Reports

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About Us

Discover who we are and how we’re making an impact. Learn about our mission and values, meet our team, and join us in driving meaningful change.

Our mission and Values

To strengthen the health, education, safety, and economic opportunity of every person in our community.

Financial, Governance and Reports

The New Hanover Community Endowment (The Endowment) is committed to transparency and accountability by providing clear financial information, maintaining strict oversight of its operations, and publicly sharing tax returns and key financial results to demonstrate investment performance and payout policies, ensuring responsible stewardship and lasting community impact.

Board, STAFF, & Community Advisory Council (CAC)

The Endowment’s Board of Directors, Staff, and Community Advisory Council bring a wealth of expertise, leadership, and dedication to community service. Their collective commitment helps ensure that we remain focused on creating sustainable, positive change throughout New Hanover County.

Careers

As opportunities become available, we welcome talented individuals who share our commitment to strengthening New Hanover County. Explore current openings and learn how you can help advance our mission and create lasting community impact.

MEDIA and Brand RESOURCES

This section provides journalists, media professionals, and organizations with essential resources, including official logos, high-resolution photos, and key contacts for media inquiries and speaking engagements.

Measuring Impact

As we translate our strategic priorities into action, we have established a clear and disciplined approach to understanding how our investments make a difference in New Hanover County.

Our approach is grounded in an overarching theory of change and focuses on impact at three interconnected levels:

Grant Level: we work with our grantees to understand whether individual initiatives and programs are achieving their intended goals.

Portfolio Level: as a team, we want to look at how our pillar investments work together to advance shared outcomes. When appropriate, we look forward to working with grantees as groups in pursuit of shared goals, to support them as mission aligned partners.

Population (Community) Level: We’ll track population‑level indicators to set context for our work and help us understand, together with all of you, the real‑world conditions that guide us.