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Who We Are

The Davie Community Foundation inspires giving to build a vibrant Davie County where everyone can thrive now and for generations to come.

Through grants, scholarships, and community initiatives, we turn generosity into opportunity. From empowering students, to strengthening nonprofits, the Davie Community Foundation helps families, neighbors, and donors create a stronger future for our community.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Davie Community Foundation proudly invests in the future through a diverse scholarship program, supporting students who will shape our community for years to come.

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Grants

Grants

Our foundation inspires philanthropy to strengthen Davie County for present and future generations.

About Grants

Programs

Programs

About Programs

Latest News from Davie Community Foundation

Community Donors

At the heart of the Davie Community Foundation’s work are the generous individuals, families, and organizations who believe in building a stronger, more vibrant Davie County. Our community donors make it possible to fund vital programs, support local nonprofits, and invest in long-term solutions that benefit generations to come.

Grantmaking to Strengthen Davie County for Generations to Come

Investing in the Future

Through a variety of grant opportunities, we invest in ideas and initiatives that shape a stronger Davie County now and into the future.

Stella Ledbetter Rising Stars

Margaret Cadwell

Margaret Cadwell, AIG Specialist at Shady Grove Elementary School, has been awarded a $200 grant to purchase a Qball microphone, an innovative, interactive microphone...
Community

Our Daily Bread @ Fork

Our Daily Bread @ Fork received $10,000 for their Feeding Our Davie County Neighbors project. This initiative provides consistent food and essential items to...
Healthcare

The Dragonfly House Children’s Advocacy Center

The Dragonfly House was awarded $14,340 for their Meeting the Need: Trauma-Based Mental Health Services project. The initiative will expand access to specialized mental...
Pearls of Empowerment

The Dragonfly House Children’s Advocacy Center

The Dragonfly House received a Pearls of Empowerment grant of $11,000 to support a project that will provide therapy to children and families regardless of their...
Community

Davie County Senior Services

Davie County Senior Services received a grant of $1,656 for their Joy for All Companion Robotic Pets for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's.
Community

Davie County Schools

Davie County Schools received a grant award of $13,884 for Cooleemee Elementary’s Literacy Proficiency Growth Plan. The project will support a certified part-time...
Community

Smart Start of Davie County

Smart Start of Davie County received a $10,950 grant for its Kaleidoscope: Play with a Purpose program, a 90-minute weekly kindergarten readiness playgroup designed for...
Community

Cooleemee Civitan Club

The Cooleemee Civitan Club received an award of $7,500 for the purchase and install of an ADA-compliant handicap ramp for residents of the Cooleemee School District...
Community

Davie County Schools

Davie County Schools received an award of $17,825 for their DCS Math Strategic Plan Work. The purpose of this grant is to strengthen math instruction, support...
Community

Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC

Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina was awarded for $5,000 for their A Dose of Hope and Joy for a Child in Davie County project. Make-A-Wish creates...

Through careful stewardship and bold vision, the Davie Community Foundation connects philanthropy with opportunity, ensuring that resources meet the county’s most pressing needs.

- Wesley Sharpe

Professional Advisors

A Foundational Partnership for Charitable Giving

You understand your clients. We understand charitable giving.
Together, we can make philanthropy simple, impactful, and meaningful.
For you and the people you serve.

Davie Community Foundation Board Members

Leave your Legacy

If Davie residents leave just 5% of their inheritance to a Davie Community Foundation endowment, an additional $30 million will be created in assets!