About
The Endowment was created to make a lasting difference in New Hanover County by supporting initiatives that improve quality of life and expand opportunity for all residents.
Through grantmaking, our primary tool for impact, we support organizations and initiatives addressing the root causes of challenges across four pillars:
- Social & Health Equity
- Education
- Community Safety
- Community Development
By learning from our community, bringing partners together, building capacity, sharing knowledge, and evaluating our progress, we work alongside residents and organizations to create lasting change for New Hanover County, now and for generations to come.
Review the New Hanover County Strategic Plan and The Endowment 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Our Approach
Conducting research and landscape assessments to deepen understanding, incorporate community insights, and inform grantmaking.
Investing in programs, initiatives, and organizations that address community needs and create meaningful impact. See a complete list of grantees here.
Bringing together community partners, residents, and funders to align efforts, share ideas, and drive collective action.
Supporting community organizations through resources, learning opportunities, technical assistance, and leadership opportunities to enhance their work.
Sharing knowledge, elevating community voices, and increasing awareness of challenges, opportunities, and solutions.
Measuring outcomes, learning from results, and continuously improving our approach to maximize community impact.
