Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

09/01/2026

We all have to do more to meet the current moment.

In response to growing threats and funding cuts to health care, food assistance, immigrant communities and public education, the Trust is adjusting its grantmaking for the second year from approximately $20 million to $30 million. These additional responsive dollars will help communities meet urgent needs and maintain critical infrastructure.

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Over the past 18 months, we have seen a historic disinvestment by federal and local governments in public resources that...

08/31/2026

“Health care costs are skyrocketing, and families are suffering,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I thank Secretary Sangvai and Treasurer Briner for their partnership, and I look forward to working with them to ensure North Carolinians can get access to and afford critical health care where and when they need it.”

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Today Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order to make health care more affordable for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 39 establishes the…

08/28/2026

The Trust is grateful to the funders and partners who are building a shared learning community around long term, place-based work.

Making Space for Place began with a three day gathering for participants to share experiences, strengthen relationships, and explore approaches that advance equity and build power alongside communities.

This group will continue to convene, learn, and identify ways to make place-based philanthropy more impactful. Learn more about the effort and explore key insights from the inaugural gathering in the recap report.

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The Making Space for Place convening was an opportunity for foundations practicing a second-generation approach to place-based philanthropy to come together over three days to share their experiences…

08/27/2026

Join North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, funders, advocates, and nonprofit peers for the 2026 Conference for North Carolina Nonprofits on October 20-21 in Concord.

This two-day event is packed with learning on common issues and current topics, practical tools and fresh perspective, and meaningful connections with people who understand the opportunities and challenges facing our sector.

See the full schedule and register:

Connect with nonprofit peers as you build your leadership skills, assess your organization's management practices, build capacity where there are gaps, and work towards long-term sustainability. Learn more about the Nonprofit Management Institute held each spring and fall.

08/26/2026

Food insecurity is rising across North Carolina, and families are increasingly turning to local food pantries as changes to SNAP reduce access to critical food assistance.

In Guilford County, community partners are working tirelessly to meet growing need, but charitable efforts cannot replace the scale and reliability of a strong public food safety net.

In some places, locally supported nonprofits are stepping up, but leaders say their work can never fill the hole left by cuts to the federal food stamps program.

08/25/2026

A little help can make a life-changing difference. MyFriendBen-NC helps North Carolinians navigate complex public benefit systems, identify the support they may qualify for and connect with trusted local assistance, all in about five minutes.

Since launching in 2025, the tool has helped more than 43,000 residents find an estimated $795 million in eligible benefits.

Every year, billions of dollars in public benefits go unclaimed in the United States, leaving many families without tools that...

08/24/2026

This August, we join ABFE in celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and this year’s theme, “Many Voices. One Movement.”

ABFE is leading a month-long celebration of the leaders, visionaries, and change makers whose collective work strengthens Black communities and shapes the future of philanthropy.

At the Trust, we recognize the power of Black leadership, community-rooted giving, and investments that expand equitable access to opportunity across North Carolina.

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Many Voices. One Movement. This year’s Black Philanthropy Month theme is not just a statement—it is a reflection of ABFE’s enduring purpose and a call that has guided our work for more than half a century. As a national leader committed to advancing effective and responsive philanthropy in Bla...

08/21/2026

In 2023, the Trust launched our Data Resource Library. This library is designed to support community organizations in our state by offering data resources, including data collection and analysis tools.

Share this library with a health-focused organization that you support or partner with in North Carolina.

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08/20/2026

“Amplifying the power of people on the ground to make changes in their communities is why the Trust invests in the capacity of groups like the Center,” said Jason Baisden, senior program officer at the Trust. “We want to make sure that they have the resources and time they need to shift local systems and help their communities thrive.”

Community-Led Action to Combat Flooding in Robeson County - Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

“You can’t live here and not have been deeply affected by flooding,” Goodwin said. “We started with healthy eating, but the partnership with the Trust increased our ability to address other issues related to the barriers we face.”

08/19/2026

Mundeke Gospel Mission hosted their annual Swahili Day (African Cultural Festival) to celebrate diversity and African culture. Their work as an organization has been integral to expanding health insurance and public benefits enrollment among Swahili speaking refugees and immigrants in North Carolina.

Visit their website to learn more about their work to support immigrant communities in North Carolina.

https://mgmswahili.org/