link resources to action, strengthening Forsyth County—now and forever.
2025 Community Meeting
We were excited to hold our annual Community Meeting this year! Join us as Dr. Raj Chetty shares updated insights on economic mobility, a decade after his groundbreaking study identified Forsyth County as one of the most challenging places for low-income children to rise economically.
Latest News
February 11, 2025
A Message from Our President
Winston-Salem is the place we call home—we aim to be an anchor for those who care deeply about this community and all of its people. For 105 years the Foundation has provided an opportunity for people to come together to tackle present challenges and prepare for future opportunities. And this moment is no different.
February 11, 2025
A Message from Our President
Winston-Salem is the place we call home—we aim to be an anchor for those who care deeply about this community and all of its people. For 105 years the Foundation has provided an opportunity for people to come together to tackle present challenges and prepare for future opportunities. And this moment is no different.
February 5, 2025
Announcing More than $1.75 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2024
We're excited to announce 87 Community Grants totaling more than $1.75 milion from July through December 2024, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
February 5, 2025
Announcing More than $1.75 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2024
We're excited to announce 87 Community Grants totaling more than $1.75 milion from July through December 2024, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
February 5, 2025
Announcing Three New Board Members and New Board Leadership
The Winston-Salem Foundation welcomes David Barksdale, Richard Gottlieb, and Keith Vest to The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation’s primary governing body.
February 5, 2025
Announcing Three New Board Members and New Board Leadership
The Winston-Salem Foundation welcomes David Barksdale, Richard Gottlieb, and Keith Vest to The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation’s primary governing body.
Community Matters Blog
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Our commitment to racial equity
Learn more about how and why the Foundation is applying a racial equity lens to its work in the community—as well as inside its own walls.
Read about our Commitment to Racial Equity
Our focus areas for community investment
Learn how the Foundation is evolving to meet our community’s needs through our Focus Areas.
Read about our Focus Areas
Strategic Initiatives
Black Philanthropy
Initiative
The Black Philanthropy Initiative educates people to utilize their philanthropic strengths of time, talent, and treasure to impact meaningful change and address identified needs in the black community.
Read about Black Philanthropy Initiative
