The Tiny Tax Law Change That Could Spark a Wave of Boomer Charity

Proposed, important legislation has been introduced that may knock down an arbitrary tax wall.

Launch of the Outer Banks Youth Choir Supported by OBCF Community Enrichment Grant

The Outer Banks Youth Choir, a newly-formed group led by music teacher John Buford, recently received a grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

Community Foundation’s Impact Grants Infuse Over $124,000 Into Local Nonprofits

As 2025 comes to an end, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded over $124,000 in Impact Grants to nine local nonprofits, most of which are meeting pressing needs of underserved community members.

OBCF Celebrates David Stick Legacy Society Members At Annual Luncheon

Holiday merriment and community goodwill were on full display at the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s David Stick Legacy Luncheon, which was held on Tuesday, December 9 at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe.

He saw the value of education: The W. R. Davis Scholarship and Educational Funds

The mention of Walter R. Davis’s name can spark the telling of tales that seem too tall to be true. He was an extremely wealthy man whose generous acts were both finely scripted and wildly spontaneous.

Remembering Thomas White

Everyone at the Outer Banks Community Foundation would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Thomas "Tom" Livingston White, Jr.

OBCF 101-14- Applying For Scholarships

For OBCF 101-14, we are going to give you all of the important details that will prepare you to apply for an OBCF scholarship.

Planning for Incapacity: Why Charitable Intentions Matter

So many of you weave generosity into your plans—through your wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, or simply through the causes you support year after year. But there’s one part of planning that often gets overlooked: documenting charitable intentions in the event of incapacity.

Giving Back on the Outer Banks: What to Know About Tax-Deductible Gifts

As the year winds down here on the Outer Banks, many of us start thinking about giving back—to the places, people, and causes that make this community so special.

OBCF 101-13- Ways To Give

As the season of giving approaches, we wanted to take a moment and use OBCF 101-13 to let you know all of the ways you can give to the Community Foundation.