Our legacy at the North Carolina GSK Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the state through our grant programs. We embrace programs that have a creative spark that makes a true difference in people's lives. Our support of innovative programs promoting the sciences, health and education continues with our multi-year grants. Read more about us in our 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 GSK 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