Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Affiliate Funds

Yancey Foundation


Past and present members of the Yancey Foundation's Board of Directors

The Yancey Foundation strives to build awareness of the fund in its community. A variety of projects received support this year, including resources for a local school to offer hands-on learning experiences and the purchase of several pieces of equipment that will allow nonprofits to work more efficiently.

Board Members:
Peter Stephens, Chair
William O. Cullom, Vice-Chair
Neal Culver, Treasurer
Joann Collins, Secretary
Patricia Bennett
Peter Bobbe
Dottie Buker
Paul "Bubba" Crutchfield
James M. Floyd
Becky Gillespie
George Gowen
Robert Howell
Lynda Kinnane
Richard L. Muri
Ron Powell
Wanda Proffitt
Martin Webster
Carol Wilson
Carol Woodard

» Established in 1998

» $258,609 in assets

» 2006-2007 Grant Recipients:
Altapass Foundation
Bee Log Elementary School
Centro de Enlace
Rural Southern Voice for Peace
Toe River Health District
Yancey History Association

» Total Grants: $54,297*

*Total grants this year in partnership with CFWNC

» For more information:
Yancey Foundation
PO Box 966
Burnsville, NC 28714-0966

Or contact Chair Dr. Peter Stephens at (828) 682-7472.