Affiliate Funds

Foundation for Mitchell County

Members of the Foundation for Mitchell County's 2007-2008 Board of Directors

The Foundation for Mitchell County is committed to supporting projects that enhance its community. This year, the foundation substantially invested in projects that protect the county's natural and cultural resources. Thanks to support from the Foundation for Mitchell County, the "Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree" project continued to gain momentum and was the proud provider of hundreds of handmade ornaments for the White House.

Board Members:
Cynthia G. Nash, Chair
Gina Phillips, Vice-Chair
Doug Sudduth, Secretary
Bill Carson
Phillip Frye
Libby McKinney
Ronald B. McKinney
Sallie McKinney
Jean McLaughlin
Anne Rhine
Leland Riddle
Kate Vogel
Bill Weeks

» Established in 1999

» $147,617 in assets

» 2006-2007 Grant Recipients:
Altapass Foundation
Gouge Primary School
Mitchell County Development Foundation
Penland School of Crafts

» Total Grants: $64,000*

*Total grants this year in partnership with CFWNC

» Grant history
A complete list of previously funded grants

» For more information:
Foundation for Mitchell County
PO Box 1101
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-1101

Or contact Chair Cynthia Nash at (828) 765-1040.