The Outer Banks Community Foundation was among the sponsors of Jockey’s Ridge 50th anniversary weekend, and additionally awarded a Community Enrichment Grant to The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge for a central legacy project of the celebration known as the “Ten Points of Interest Trail.”
The 12 Bars of Christmas is back in planning mode for 2025, and all 12 themed pop‑up bars have re‑committed to donating passport proceeds to a local Outer Banks charity.
In a world that is becoming increasingly expensive, scholarships play a vital role in making higher education more accessible, and as the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) wraps up another successful scholarship season, it is creating opportunities to help local students achieve their dreams.
Three Ocracoke School seniors will start college this fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
In 2006, Greg and Eden established the Greg & Eden Honeycutt Scholarship Fund to support college-bound seniors from Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Ocracoke School. Their goal was to give back to the community that had given them so much, and to invest in the future of Outer Banks youth.
It’s not often that the Outer Banks community gets to experience art and culture from Ghana, but local nonprofits the Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series and Dare Arts worked together to host a lively 10-day residency with Saakumu Dance Troupe in May.
You’ve probably heard of charitable remainder trusts (CRTs). Maybe you’ve even worked with one. While they’re not everyday tools, CRTs can be incredibly powerful in the right situation, especially for clients with highly appreciated assets.
One Currituck County High School senior will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
With the support of a Community Enrichment Grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation, this year’s post-race celebration for OBX GO FAR’S 15th anniversary was extra special.
At the Outer Banks Community Foundation, we’ve seen firsthand how donor-advised funds help families stay engaged in giving over time—whether by supporting local nonprofits, funding scholarships, or responding to community crises. It’s time for the law to catch up.
