Statement in response to media inquiry concerning potential grant for Northside Food Co-op Grocery Store
“The IRS has consistently held that the operation of a grocery business does not qualify …
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Upcoming Transition to Our New Grants Management System
Dear Grantee Partners, We are excited to share that The Endowment will soon transition to …
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The Endowment Announces New Community Advisory Council Members
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment today announced the appointment of seven new members to its Community …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS FOUR NEW GRANTS IN MAY AMID RECENT $116M SCHOOL INVESTMENT COMMITMENT
WILMINGTON, N.C. Following last week’s joint announcement with New Hanover County leaders and New Hanover …
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Semi-Annual Public Meeting & Board Listening Session – June 3
Thank you for joining us for the Public Meeting & Board Listening Session! We loved …
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Celebrating a Proposed Landmark 10-Year Grant Supporting the Countywide School Improvement Plan
During a press conference on May 28, The Endowment announced jointly with New Hanover County …
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Improving Learning Environments for Students in New Hanover County
Wilmington, N.C. In a joint announcement today, The Endowment, New Hanover County and New Hanover County Schools announced a major …
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Teacher Appreciation Week
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the educators and school leaders who help shape a …
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Presentation to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, May 4th, 2026
On Monday, May 4, The Endowment presented to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $2.8M IN NEW GRANTS
Supporting Youth Summer Programs, Expanding Access to Healthcare and Food, and Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship …
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Supporting Healing, Safety, and Prevention
By Mary Vail Ware, Director of Social and Health Equity and Community Safety Our community …
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Building Resilient Futures
Nonprofit leaders from across North Carolina gathered in New Hanover County last week for Building …
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What We Heard Insights from Youth and Youth-Serving Organization
Between October 2025 and February 2026, The Endowment convened three groups to better understand youth …
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2025 Community and Capacity Grants Program
This report provides an overview of The 2025 Community and Capacity Grants Program. As The …
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Partnering for Housing 2024 Grants
This report highlights the need for affordable and stable housing, with thousands of households facing …
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Early Insights
2022-2023 Grants Analysis This Report Summarizes activities and outcomes for grants awarded in 2022 and …
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Working Together for Food Access
This report provides an overview of The Endowment’s grants from 2022-2024 to help reduce food …
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