Latest News
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.
October 16, 2023
BPI Announces $300,000 Gift from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
In the fall of 2022, our Black Philanthropy Initiative announced a goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing its annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment to ensure that dollars are available to support grantmaking for years to come.
October 16, 2023
BPI Announces $300,000 Gift from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
In the fall of 2022, our Black Philanthropy Initiative announced a goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing its annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment to ensure that dollars are available to support grantmaking for years to come.
September 22, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff member!
September 22, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff member!
September 6, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
September 6, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
August 31, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations
August 31, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations
August 23, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 43 Community Grants totaling more than $1,103,500 from January through June 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
August 23, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 43 Community Grants totaling more than $1,103,500 from January through June 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
August 14, 2023
Supporting Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
August 14, 2023
Supporting Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
June 29, 2023
BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program.
June 29, 2023
BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program.
July 20, 2021
Announcing $1,018,450 in Community Grants in the First Half of 2021
We're excited to announce 41 Community Grants totaling $1,018,450 to support nonprofits in Forsyth County.