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June 3, 2024
Black Philanthropy Initiative Secures $200,000 Matching Donation
The Black Philanthropy Initiative of Winston-Salem (BPI) recently secured a $200,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor toward its 3-year, $2 million campaign to support local Black communities.
June 3, 2024
Black Philanthropy Initiative Secures $200,000 Matching Donation
The Black Philanthropy Initiative of Winston-Salem (BPI) recently secured a $200,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor toward its 3-year, $2 million campaign to support local Black communities.
May 20, 2024
Summer Office Hours & Holidays
Throughout the summer, the Foundation will close at 3:00 PM on Fridays. Our offices will also be closed for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and for summer break the week of July 1 - 5.
May 20, 2024
Summer Office Hours & Holidays
Throughout the summer, the Foundation will close at 3:00 PM on Fridays. Our offices will also be closed for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and for summer break the week of July 1 - 5.
April 30, 2024
Youth Grantmakers in Action Award Seven Grants to Youth-Led Projects in Forsyth County
YGA recently awarded $7,020 in grants to youth-led projects and is currently accepting applications to join the 2024-25 cohort through May 20.
April 30, 2024
Youth Grantmakers in Action Award Seven Grants to Youth-Led Projects in Forsyth County
YGA recently awarded $7,020 in grants to youth-led projects and is currently accepting applications to join the 2024-25 cohort through May 20.
April 29, 2024
2024 Forsyth County Teacher Grants Announced
We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Forsyth County Teacher Grants to support professional development opportunities for K-12th grade teachers in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
April 29, 2024
2024 Forsyth County Teacher Grants Announced
We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Forsyth County Teacher Grants to support professional development opportunities for K-12th grade teachers in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
March 26, 2024
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff!
March 26, 2024
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff!
March 22, 2024
Announcing $1 Million Impact Investment in Metropolitan Village Development
The Winston-Salem Foundation announces a $1,000,000 equity investment in Metropolitan Village, a multi-phase workforce housing project in the East End neighborhood of Winston-Salem, east of Highway 52 near downtown Winston-Salem.
March 22, 2024
Announcing $1 Million Impact Investment in Metropolitan Village Development
The Winston-Salem Foundation announces a $1,000,000 equity investment in Metropolitan Village, a multi-phase workforce housing project in the East End neighborhood of Winston-Salem, east of Highway 52 near downtown Winston-Salem.
January 23, 2024
Announcing More than $1.9 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 66 Community Grants totaling more than $1,905,500 from July through December 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
January 23, 2024
Announcing More than $1.9 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 66 Community Grants totaling more than $1,905,500 from July through December 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
January 16, 2024
Announcing New Board Member
We welcome Vivian Pérez Chandler to The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation’s primary governing body.
January 16, 2024
Announcing New Board Member
We welcome Vivian Pérez Chandler to The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation’s primary governing body.
January 8, 2024
Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For 2024-2025 School Year
We're accepting applications for our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Deadlines are April 1 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships.
January 8, 2024
Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For 2024-2025 School Year
We're accepting applications for our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Deadlines are April 1 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships.
December 14, 2023
BPI Announces $105,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $105,000 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing its 2023 grantmaking total to $236,000.
December 14, 2023
BPI Announces $105,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $105,000 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing its 2023 grantmaking total to $236,000.
November 16, 2023
We're Hiring – Join our Team!
If you want to play an integral role in advancing our work across the community, now is your chance! We're currently seeking applications for new positions.
November 16, 2023
We're Hiring – Join our Team!
If you want to play an integral role in advancing our work across the community, now is your chance! We're currently seeking applications for new positions.
November 15, 2023
Foundation Announces more than $1.5 Million in Scholarships to Local Students
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2023-2024 academic year: more than $1.5 million has been awarded to 643 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
November 15, 2023
Foundation Announces more than $1.5 Million in Scholarships to Local Students
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2023-2024 academic year: more than $1.5 million has been awarded to 643 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
November 14, 2023
Accepting Applications: Collective Capacity-Building Cohort with a Racial Equity Focus
The Foundation is requesting applications from recent nonprofit grantees interested in participating in a 4-month learning cohort to support and strengthen their racial equity work. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 1.
November 14, 2023
Accepting Applications: Collective Capacity-Building Cohort with a Racial Equity Focus
The Foundation is requesting applications from recent nonprofit grantees interested in participating in a 4-month learning cohort to support and strengthen their racial equity work. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 1.
November 8, 2023
The Women’s Fund Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
The Women's Fund awarded nine grants totaling $135,000 at its annual luncheon celebration.
November 8, 2023
The Women’s Fund Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
The Women's Fund awarded nine grants totaling $135,000 at its annual luncheon celebration.
October 31, 2023
BPI Launches Second Community Research Report
BPI's report — The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being — amplifies community voices, needs, and recommendations for achieving a more equitable and prosperous future for Black communities in Forsyth County. The report was produced in partnership with Action4Equity, Forsyth Futures, and a cohort of participants using a community-based research framework.
October 31, 2023
BPI Launches Second Community Research Report
BPI's report — The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being — amplifies community voices, needs, and recommendations for achieving a more equitable and prosperous future for Black communities in Forsyth County. The report was produced in partnership with Action4Equity, Forsyth Futures, and a cohort of participants using a community-based research framework.
July 20, 2021
Awarding $404,820 in Grants Supporting an Inclusive Economy and Equity in Education
We made eight grants totaling $404,820 in the first half of 2021 in support of our two Focus Areas for community investment.