Foundation For The Carolinas

Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and empowers individuals to create a better community. 
We are your community foundation. 

Our Values

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Harnessing the Power of Black Philanthropy

The African American Community Foundation is now Foundation For Black Philanthropy.

FFBP is a collective power to celebrate and uplift the long tradition of Black giving in our community.

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A Bold Vision for an Equitable Charlotte

The Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative was launched in 2021 by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to set the standard as an American city for achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, and upward mobility through transformational public-private partnerships. The initiative strives to provide solutions-driven, measurable strategies that produce equitable access, opportunities, treatment and outcomes for Charlotte’s communities of color.

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RACIAL EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OUR PATH FORWARD

Read more about the actionable steps we’re taking, organizations you may wish to support, and educational resources for community members.

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Read our 2022-2023 Report to the Community

We are delighted to share our 2022-2023 Report to the Community with our fundholders, partners, volunteer board members and friends, celebrating another record-breaking year of grants to nonprofits and gifts to the Foundation.

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Helping Small Business Go Beyond Open

Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program is administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas. We are pleased to help build economic mobility in our community through this program with support from the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund.

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Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

As FFTC’s flagship program, the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership convenes the community to address our greatest challenges. From affordable housing to economic opportunity to the environment, and more, since its inception, RCCL has leveraged nearly $10 million in funding to generate an impact of more than $380 million in our community.

Whether to create a stronger community, advance a worthy cause or expand opportunities, learn how we can bring your unique vision to life.

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Meetings, Events and Celebrations

Our headquarters serves as an inspirational convening place for our community.

We offer stunning, art-filled event spaces for celebrations, retreats, fundraisers and receptions, and offer complimentary meeting rooms to our region's nonprofits.

Host your next gathering with us.