The Cole Foundation Richmond County
The Cole Foundation Richmond County supports local nonprofits and collaborative community work to help revitalize downtown Rockingham and the surrounding Sandhills region of North Carolina.
Funder: Foundation For The Carolinas
Due Dates: February 6, 2026 (Q1 deadline) | May 1, 2026 (Q2 deadline) | August 7, 2026 (Q3 deadline) | November 6, 2026 (Q4 deadline)
Funding Amounts: More than $31 million awarded historically to local nonprofits by the merged foundations
Summary: The Cole Foundation Richmond County supports local nonprofits and collaborative efforts to revitalize downtown Rockingham and the Sandhills region.
Description
The Cole Foundation Richmond County is a local community foundation and regional affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas. Its current form reflects the 2015 merger of The Foundation for Richmond County with The Cole Foundation, bringing the two foundations together to support local nonprofits and guide philanthropy in Richmond County, North Carolina.
The foundation’s community work includes partnering with other groups to help lead a comeback for downtown Rockingham and the surrounding Sandhills region. This collaboration responds to challenges facing Rockingham and other North Carolina towns and cities. Grant decisions are made by a local board of advisors.
