Investing in Our Future


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.

With a focus on bringing people together to invest in a brighter, stronger future, we turn generosity into action through grants, scholarships, and programs that spark lasting change. Whether it’s empowering students, supporting nonprofits, or inspiring everyday donors, the Davie Community Foundation fuels progress with passion and purpose.

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.

About Scholarships

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.

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…
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COGNITION of Davie County

COGNITION of Davie County – $1,000 to create a sensory-friendly day for Davie High’s Soaring Eagles program at COGNITION. Purchased sensory bags will aim to minimize…
Community

Davie County Schools

Davie County Schools was awarded a grant of $6,000 for STEAM Boot Camp. STEAM Boot Camp is designed to support rising 9th graders with their transition to the Davie…
Community

Cooleemee Elementary School

Cooleemee Elementary School received a literacy support grant of $13,620 for their Literary Proficiency Growth Plan, which funds reading assistants to provide tailored,…
Stella Ledbetter Rising Stars

Angela Watson

Angela Watson, Career and Technical Education teacher at William Ellis Middle School, has been awarded a $200 grant to support monthly Student House Meetings, a key…
Community

A Storehouse for Jesus

A Storehouse for Jesus received $9,150 for their Feeding the Hungry initiative. A Storehouse for Jesus supplies food to low-income, eligible…
Community

Davie County 4-H

Davie County 4-H has been awarded a $4,095 grant for Empowering Youth: Leadership Through 4-H, their project dedicated to increasing teen involvement in leadership…
Community

Habitat for Humanity of Davie County

Habitat for Humanity of Davie County was awarded $10,000 for Land Acquisition and Development. Habitat for Humanity seeks to promote…
Community

Davie County Early College High School

Davie County Early College High School was awarded a grant of $9,000 for their Cultural Awareness initiative. Their Cultural Awareness initiative supports multicultural…
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…

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!