The Foundation | Triangle Community Foundation

At Triangle Community Foundation we work with dedicated donors and strong nonprofits to guide gifts in a strategic way that fills in gaps, reduces inequities, and solves the region’s most pressing issues.

Founded in 1983 with an initial gift of $1,000 from Dr. George Hitchings, today the Foundation has over 40 years of experience helping to build a more vibrant community. By listening intently to our partners and taking a broad view, we are uniquely positioned to identify challenges, support the most important needs, and shape a brighter future for generations to come.

Did you know?

We manage over

$0M

in assets with a long-term investment strategy

We steward over

philanthropic funds, ranging in size and donor-driven initiatives

By partnering with our donors, we invested more than

$0M

to support nonprofit organizations and provide scholarships for individuals

of charitable grants stayed in North Carolina

of charitable grants stayed in the Triangle

Triangle Community Foundation was established in 1983 with a single gift of $1,000 by Dr. George Hitchings.

We define the Triangle as these four counties: Durham, Chatham, Orange, and Wake counties.

Over $11 million has been invested in our impact areas (Cultural Arts, Sustainable Communities, Capacity Building, and Education & Youth) through Fund for the Triangle since 2013.

Financial data as of June 30, 2024

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OUR VISION

A vibrant Triangle that works together to ensure everyone thrives.

OUR MISSION

We inspire and mobilize giving, leadership, and action.

Our Values

COMMUNITY

We call the Triangle home and honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all people who live here, encouraging collaboration, collective giving, and a sense of belonging for positive change.

EQUITY

We desire for all living in the Triangle to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential, and we work
collaboratively to create equitable opportunities for all people in our region.

LEADERSHIP

Deeply ingrained in the Triangle’s nonprofit and philanthropic landscape since 1983, we embrace
our role as convener and connector to mobilize impactful giving for our region.

CURIOSITY

We listen and learn from people with lived experience and research trends before proposing solutions or deploying resources.

LEGACY

We are committed to cultivating long-term relationships with all our partners. We honor the gifts left by visionary and forward-thinking donors and encourage multi-generational giving.

VIew our 2025-2029 strategic plan