Guiding local philanthropy together.
Cleveland County Community Foundation
Cleveland County Community Foundation
Your local community foundation
The Cleveland County Community Foundation was established in 1985 by local leaders to encourage philanthropy and secure resources to address local issues. The Foundation brings together charitable donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts in Cleveland County, N.C.
The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $400,000 to dozens of nonprofits.
You can give at any level to support community grantmaking by the Cleveland County Community Foundation Board of Advisors. These volunteers thoughtfully award grants to nonprofits serving the local community.
Local grantmaking
The Cleveland County Community Foundation awards multiple grants each year, supporting causes that are important to the local community.
Board of Advisors
Spencer Borders, Chair, Foothills Commercial Real Estate
Dr. Paul Brintley, Vice Chair, Fellowship Church
Delton Barnes, The Law Offices of Delton W. Barnes
Mary Carlson, Civic Leader
Margie Christopher, Civic Leader
Gail Daves, Civic Leader
Janet L. Gerald, Mayor of Kingstown
Zachary Parker, Town Manager Boiling Springs
Judge Jeannette Reeves, Chief District Court Judge
Joseph Tysinger, Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home
Dr. Jack Weller, Civic Leader
Get in touch
Rhonda Dean
Vice President, Board Management
Nia Scarboro
Board and Grants Specialist