Foundation For The Carolinas Inspires Philanthropy and Empowers Individuals to Create a Better Community
Foundation For The Carolinas Inspires Philanthropy and Empowers Individuals to Create a Better Community
To invest in our community by making philanthropy and its benefits available to all.
Giving together to enhance the quality and spirit of community life.
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 help people and places to move out of poverty and achieve greater social asnd economic justice.
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.