THE STRICKLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE STRICKLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE
STRICKLAND
FAMILY FOUNDATION
Founded in 1994 by Bob and Betty Strickland, the Strickland Family Foundation carries forward their commitment to strengthening communities and creating lasting opportunities for others.
Our Mission
The Strickland Family Foundation focuses its support on charitable agencies that address human services needs in North Carolina, giving priority to community service providers in our home, the greater Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. We commit at least 75% of our annual giving dollars to NC causes, with a special interest in alleviating hunger.
Impact Areas
Community Service
Empowering local communities through collaborative initiatives that foster resilience, inclusion, and civic engagement.
Public Health
Advancing programs that promote health equity, disease prevention, and access to quality care.
Religious Institutions
Funding efforts that preserve faith-based traditions and foster inclusive spiritual communities.
Educational Institutions
Investing in learning environments that enhance academic achievement and lifelong skills.
Arts Organization
Encouraging creativity and cultural expression through support for diverse artistic programs.
Where We Give
Rooted in Winston-Salem, Strickland Family Foundation directs the majority of its charitable support to organizations serving North Carolina.
While our giving reaches communities across
the state, we maintain a special connection to
the greater Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
area - the community where the Strickland
family's legacy began.
Please note: While the Foundation's administrative office has temporarily relocated to Charlotte, our mission and grantmaking priorities remain
unchanged. Our commitment remains focused
on organizations in the greater Winston-Salem/
Forsyth County area.
The Strickland Family Foundation was established in 1994 by Robert Louis Strickland ("Bob") and his wife, Elizabeth Miller Strickland ("Betty"), as a reflection of the values that guided their lives and 66-year marriage. Together, Bob and Betty shared a deep commitment to education, community service, faith, and helping others. Throughout their lives, they invested their time, leadership, and resources in strengthening the communities they called home - from supporting local schools and churches to helping establish arts, youth, and mentoring programs. The Foundation was created to extend that legacy, providing a lasting way to support organizations that improve lives, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities for generations to come.
Our Legacy
Connect With Us
The Strickland Family Foundation values relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and partners across North Carolina. We invite you to send us a message and we will review your inquiry as soon as possible.
You can also find us at info@stricklandfamilyfoundation.org.