The High Point Community Foundation takes great pride in our Donor Advised Fund relationships for we consider them partnerships in philanthropy. Donor Advised Funds throughout the country and the world are becoming a tremendously powerful resource for creative and effective partnerships. They are designed to specifically address the unique vision of our donors and they represent the very best spirit of philanthropy.
The Slane Family Donor Advised Fund
The Slane Family Foundation is run by two of High Point's most respected philanthropists who have invested heavily in childhood initiatives over the years. They have been very instrumental in funding United Way's "Success by Six." Marsha and Jack Slane have both played a significant role at the Community Foundation, with Marsha serving as an inaugural member of our Executive Committee and our Grants Committee. Jack currently serves on our Investment Committee.
Dustin's Greenhouse [www.dustinsgreenhouse.org]
The Martin and Lou Green family have been one of our most active and visionary Donor Advised Funds in the history of the Foundation. Their Fund which was established to memorialize a beloved son, Dustin, who died tragically in a car accident, is run by their daughter Ashlie and their focus is on projects that impact young people and their schools
brij [www.brijconnects.com]
Dustin's Greenhouse and Website developer
J. Basul Nobles
Regional Gourmet Restaurant Family reaching out to the homeless through an annual Thanksgiving Meal.
The DePaul Academy
Nonprofit Day Care staffed by the Sisters of St. Vincent DePaul reaching out to children of all races, religions, and creeds.
Eddie Pope Urban Soccer League [www.eddiepopefoundation.com]
MLS and US National Team Soccer Star reaching out to inner city children with soccer as a means to teach life skills.
Phil Chang Scholars
Remembering the life and contributions of Phil Chang through scholarships to A&T University and Winston-Salem State.
Gloria's Gift Donor Advised Fund
The Carey and Eleanor Ilderton family established this fund in 2003 to memorialize their daughter Gloria who lost a courageous struggle with cancer in the early 80's. Their fund is dedicated to impacting organizations who work with children with chronic and life threatening diseases. Their initial investment which took place this year went to the Victory Junction Gang, a camp for critically ill children here in North Carolina.
Victory Junction Gang Camp [www.victoryjunction.org]
This camp was established by the Kyle Petty family to memorialize their young son, who died tragically in a racing accident. With the help of the NACAR community and an incredible outpouring of support from the general public, including a grant from the High Point Community Foundation, this camp is now up and going in Randleman County. The premise of the camp is to create an environment in which youngsters can have the essentials of a first class hospital, but have it disguised as a summer camp to provide the gift that every child deserves, a carefree childhood.
Family Service of the Piedmont Organizational Endowment
This is one of the preeminent non-profit organizations in the Triad and their mission is to support and nurture the family, the single most important component in any community. Their Fund, which was initially underwritten by the Marsha and Jack Slane Family, is one of the largest nonprofit endowments in the Triad.
Youth Unlimited Endowment
Changing the lives of struggling young men through structure, discipline, and love.
Boy's and Girl's Club of Greater High Point Endowment [www.hpclubs.org]
Providing at-risk young people the tools to be successful, contributing citizens
Mental Health Association of High Point Endowment
Empowering and serving the challenged citizens of our community.
Women's Resource Center
Junior League of High Point serving the needs of all women in our community.
Alcohol and Drug Services [www.adsyes.org]
Nonprofit organization dedicated to resolving drug and alcohol addiction issues.
Calibre
The Calibre organization is part of the Wachovia family and they work with families with high net worth ($20,000,000.00 and above). They have an extremely well-thought of expertise in helping families work through the unique issues facing high net worth estate planning as well as integration of philanthropy in to this model. Mike Fisher and John Simms are nationally known and respected resources that helped numerous families reach their financial and philanthropic goals over the years.
Wachovia Charitable Funds
Another member of the Wachovia family of wealth management services who have built a reputation over the years as a reliable and proactive manager of wealth for nonprofit organizations and high net worth families. The team of Linda Tilley and Mike Joyce has been valued partners and friends of our Community Foundation since it's inception in 1990. They are truly partners to the philanthropic community.
Bank of America
This organization is another fine manager of wealth who works with several high net worth families in the High Point Community. They have been intricately involved in the Family Services of the Piedmont's Endowment as well as the United Way of Greater High Point's Endowment. Mr. Carlyle Kenlaw has established a national reputation as a visionary and productive manager of wealth for both individual families and organizations.