The Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund is a giving circle initiative operated under the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). This local philanthropic effort aims to support charitable organizations that serve women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina. The fund pools contributions from local members to maximize the collective impact of women in philanthropy and direct financial support to community-based organizations through annual grantmaking.
The fund’s grantmaking priorities focus on three primary areas: health, education, and human services. These issue areas reflect the fund’s commitment to addressing the fundamental needs of women and families within its geographic focus. Grants are made to nonprofit organizations whose work directly benefits residents of Bertie and Hertford counties, and who align with the fund’s purpose of strengthening the lives of women, children, and families.
Membership in the giving circle is open to women who commit to an annual financial contribution. Standard members contribute at least $300 annually, which includes $200 allocated to the annual grant pool, $50 for administrative costs, $25 to the Women’s Fund of Bertie-Hertford Endowed Fund, and $25 to the Women’s Fund of North Carolina. Junior memberships are available to women aged 45 and under, with a minimum contribution of $150 per year. Contributions are tax-deductible and can be made through various methods including cash, stock transfer, IRA distribution, or donor-advised fund grant.
Grant decisions are made through a democratic voting process involving all members of the giving circle. Each member receives one vote to help determine which organizations receive funding each year. The fund has demonstrated its impact through prior grant cycles, such as awarding over $13,000 in grants in July 2024 to organizations serving Bertie and Hertford counties.
Details about specific application deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility criteria for applicants are not provided in the currently available summary. However, interested organizations are encouraged to explore the "Apply for Grants" section on the fund’s page within the North Carolina Community Foundation’s website for further guidance. For general inquiries, NCCF can be contacted at their Raleigh office.
