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CFBC has created The Burke County Disaster Relief Fund for nonprofits in Burke County and those serving Burke County to apply for funding to help our communities efforts in helping neighbors. Nonprofits involved in disaster relief activities can apply for up to $10,000 in funding. Go to the Grants Tab to the left for more information.


Scholarships Open December 1! 

Last year, we awarded over $119,000 to deserving students just like you. Don’t miss your chance—apply by March 1 to be considered! 

Founded in 2000, the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that receives gifts, endowments and bequests from individuals, families, businesses and organizations. The Foundation uses distributions from these funds to make grants to qualified charitable agencies and institutions primarily serving the residents of Burke County, North Carolina.

The mission of CFBC is to encourage, develop and participate in philanthropy by providing flexible giving opportunities, professional support and responsible stewardship for the benefit of donors and qualified recipients.

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National Standards

The Community Foundation of Burke County has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. In 2000, The Council on Foundations (www.cof.org) and leaders in the community foundation field created National Standards to establish legal, ethical, and effective operational practices that would show community foundations' transparency and financial responsibility in the light of increased public scrutiny of foundation practices.