ABOUT US

The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is committed to embracing the entire state through our grant programs. We seek the creative spark that makes a true difference in people's lives by supporting innovative programs promoting the sciences, health and education. Traditional grants, which are over $25,000, are often multi-year commitments that have a broad impact in the state. The Ribbon of Hope grants provide $50,000 to nonprofits to establish or expand local programs. Read more about us in our annual report 2024 Annual Report.



The Foundation also provides the following resources on continuity planning for nonprofits and foundations:


Continuity Planning for Nonprofits Booklet


Continuity Planning for Foundations Booklet


Board of Directors


Foundation Board (back row, l-r) Executive Director Melissa Chappell, S. Mark Werner, Janice M. Whitaker, Adrianna L. Carter, Ran Coble, Ann B. Goodnight, (front row) Secretary Paul A. Holcombe Jr., Chair Margaret B. Dardess, President George B. Abercrombie, and Shirley T. Frye. (Thomas R. Haber, John F.A.V. Cecil, and Charles A. Sanders not pictured.)


The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders.


The Board meets four times a year to consider and award grants. Completed applications must be received by: Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 or Oct. 1 (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday).

Applicants will be notified of the final decision.


Staff


  • Melissa Chappell, Executive Director
  • Emily Moseley, Legal Counsel
  • Alicia Penny, Fiscal Analyst
  • Dawn Lloyd, Program Officer
  • JaNel Moore, Administrative Assistant
  • Media Contact

Our gratitude to Robert A. Ingram, our friend “Bob”, for his three decades leading the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation.

Congratulations Marilyn - 2019 We Work for Health Award!

Dear Friends,

I've enjoyed working with you and your organization over the years! After 30 years with the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, I've decided to retire. As I reflect over the last three decades, together we have made strides, some harder than others. I'm proud of the work we have accomplished - changing educational outcomes and providing resources in under resourced areas. Our effort secured $85.4 million in programming across North Carolina from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation.

I have many fond memories, proud moments, and reflections on your passion for changing inequities and building up education through countless ways, a multitude of goals, objectives, and activities. I'm still awed by the passion demonstrated during our listening tours years ago. We traveled across the state and talked with over 200 nonprofits, and the outcome was designing our Ribbon of Hope Grant program.

Today the Ribbon of Hope grant program has impacted all 100 North Carolina counties. We transformed the reach of the Foundation, and that meant support could be provided in communities that were under resourced. Another milestone is growing the Women in Science Scholars endowments from 11 North Carolina colleges and universities to 30 to provide scholarships annually at each institution. Additionally, we grew the Child Health Recognition Awards program recognizing initiatives by public health professionals and local health departments that improve health outcomes for children.

I could not have excelled without your participation. I'm thankful for the opportunity to meet each of you and learn your high standards as we worked to craft a proposal. The support of the staff, board of directors, and my family has allowed me to feel fulfilled - and I'm excited for my next phase - Retirement.

With gratitude and best wishes,

Marilyn

North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
410 Blackwell Street
Durham
North Carolina 27701

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