Our Foundation
The North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to support the mission of the NC Community College System.
Give TodayChampioning more community, economic, and workforce development value for the state of North Carolina.
What we do:
The Foundation raises awareness and funds to advance the System’s mission, manages scholarships and awards programs that honor excellence, and supports public-private partnerships that foster innovation.
Where we are going:
Together with the State Board and System Office, the Foundation is directing a national campaign to advance statewide priorities with national funders.
$15M
Total Liabilities and Net Assets600K+
Community College Students Benefiting from the System and Foundation20+
Scholarships, Awards, and Partnership ProgramsBoard of Directors
Meet the Directors of our Board who govern and lead all aspects of the Foundation.
Executive Director
Meet the Executive Director, Katie Loovis, who ensures the Foundation delivers across four focus areas: Fundraising, Innovating, Driving Awareness, and Operations/Governance.
Contact the Foundation
Whether you’re seeking information, partnership opportunities, or ways to support our work, we’d love to connect. Reach out by phone or email and our team will be in touch.
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Support the Foundation
The North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity (EIN: 56-1535785) and is classified as a 509(a)(3) Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organization to the North Carolina Community College System. When you donate to the Foundation, you help us provide better access to education and a better workforce for North Carolina.
