Learning. Giving. Growing.
Building strong foundations for an even stronger future.
Donate to Local Relief & Rebuilding Efforts
Give to the Foundation’s Relief, Repair, and Restoration Funds, supporting recovery efforts related to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene in Polk County.
News & Announcements
$250K secured to support Saluda Grade Trail in North Carolina (August, 2022)
A Message to Our Nonprofit Community Regarding 2022 Grant Cycles (February, 2022)
Polk County Community Foundation Appoints New CEO (November, 2021)
Foundation Funds Duke TIP Scholarships, Education Investments (January, 2018)
Polk County Community Foundation acquires 430 acres along the Green River (May, 2016)
Building Community.
Since 1975, the Polk County Community Foundation has been dedicated to advancing philanthropy and improving the quality of life for all citizens in the community centered in and around Polk County, North Carolina. The Foundation receives charitable donations of all sizes from community members and then distributes grants to area nonprofits, awards scholarships to local students, manages endowment funds for local nonprofits, and administers other funds tailored to the specific charitable wishes of individual donors.
