Why 2026 Is Different: A Few Tax-Time Reminders
With new tax rules taking effect in 2026, a quick conversation with your CPA—and with us—can help make sure your generosity is working as hard as it can for both you and our community.
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Entries by Tatum Clements
Surfing For Autism launches Sandbar Social to support neurodivergent adults
What began in 2010 as a single day pairing children with autism and local surfers has grown into a year-round network of support and a new initiative designed to meet a growing need among neurodivergent adults on the Outer Banks.
Nine Local Nonprofits Receive $60,000 In Community Enrichment Grants
The Outer Banks Community Foundation recently awarded $60,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to nine nonprofits that are meeting local needs and creating promising opportunities in healthcare, arts and culture, animal welfare, historical preservation, and environmental stewardship on the Outer Banks.
Women and Philanthropy: Shaping the Outer Banks Across Generations
March is Women’s History Month, and here on the Outer Banks, it’s a powerful time to reflect on the women whose generosity has helped shape this place we all love.
Heavy Lifting: Coach Jim Metzinger and Investing in the Future of Manteo Athletics
Through a Community Enrichment Grant, Manteo High School is able to purchase new, modern mats that will not only improve safety for wrestlers in grades 2 through 12 but also transform the space into a true multi-purpose athletic room.
The Outer Banks Community Foundation Celebrates The Success of 2025 At Annual Meeting
Positive stories, the impact of generosity, moments of reflection, and discussions of the future were all a part of the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s (OBCF) Annual Meeting, which hosted 160+ civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, and donors at Jennette’s Pier on Tuesday, March 10.
Still Showing Up: The Kerry Sanders Memorial Fund Keeps People Moving
In her daily work at the Outer Banks Family YMCA, Kerry Sanders didn’t need recognition to lead. Her presence did that on its own — drawing people in, making them feel capable, and reminding them they belonged.
Outer Banks Community Foundation supports critical needs on Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke has a lot of off-island friends, and one of its most treasured friends is the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
Worth a Look: Charitable Gifts of Real Estate on the Outer Banks
It’s not surprising that some of the most transformational gifts to the Outer Banks Community Foundation have come through donations of real estate, made either during a donor’s lifetime or as part of an estate plan.
New Hugh McCullen Memorial Scholarship Fund Honors Community Commitment
The Hugh McCullen Memorial Scholarship Fund seeks to support the next generation of dynamic leaders in their pursuit of higher education. The new fund through the Outer Banks Community Foundation went live this year and will be awarded for the first time this spring.
Physical: 704 S US 64 HWY
Manteo, NC 27954
Manteo, NC 27954
Mail: PO Box 2299
Manteo, NC 27954
Manteo, NC 27954
