Community Foundation Introduces 10+ New Scholarships For 2026

Scholarship season is underway at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF), and this year, 10 new scholarships have been added to OBCF’s offerings to support students and community members in their educational journeys. 

President & CEO Thomas Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to Speak at Community Foundation event, February 10

The Outer Banks Community Foundation invites the public to attend A Special Evening with Thomas Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, on Tuesday, February 10, at Duck Woods Country Club.

OBCF 101-15- Community Scholarships

Our 2026 scholarship application is open and while we manage over 80 scholarships for Dare, Currituck, and Ocracoke students, for OBCF 101-15 we are going to talk about the community scholarships that OBCF offers.

OBCF Chief Operating Officer Nandy Stuart Named Vice President of Programs

The Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) has announced that Chief Operating Officer Nandy Stuart has assumed the role of Vice President of Programs, overseeing the foundation’s grants and scholarship programs. 

Willow Rea Temple’s Art Journey Comes Full Circle

Willow Rea Temple is no stranger to the art world. She grew up in Manteo surrounded by the performing, literary, and visual arts. While her childhood was filled with art, Temple says that her parents also emphasized the importance of “if you want something, you have to work for it”. 

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.