To invest in our community by making philanthropy and its benefits available to all.
T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Giving together to enhance the quality and spirit of community life.
To promote philanthropy in Western North Carolina and to develop community capital to address the changing needs of our area.
To advance philanthropy and improve the quality of life for all citizens in Polk County and Landrum.
To enhance the quality of life for the residents of North Carolina through five focus areas: community economic development; the environment; pre-collegiate education; social justice and equity; and democracy and civic engagement.
- To improve the health and well-being of everyone in North Carolina
To improve the quality of life and quality of health for the financially needy of North Carolina.
To work for charity, religion, education and better interfaith relations.
The Cannon Foundation was established in 1943 by Charles A. Cannon, President and CEO of Cannon Mills Company. The Foundation continues his philanthropic legacy by funding capital and equipment projects for organizations across Mr. Cannon’s home state of North Carolina. Areas of focus are Human Services, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Community.
For nearly 70 years, we have remained committed to a tradition of carrying out Mary Duke Biddle’s goal of sharing resources in a way that improves people’s lives and responds to evolving community needs.
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation supports arts, arts education, and student academic success nonprofits organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Additionally, we support Duke University and other institutions of great importance to Mary Duke Biddle's family.