Yadkin Valley Wellness Foundation
Overview
Mission
The Yadkin Valley Wellness Foundation provides resources, connects partners, and builds capacity to improve the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities across our region.
Annual application deadlines
September 15
Program areas
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties
Types of support
Capital and operational support, microgrants, capacity building, collaborative projects
Population served
Children, seniors
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Serve the Yadkin Valley community
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Individuals
- For profit or political organizations
Application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by September 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in the Fall.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by early November for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 12 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Yadkin Valley Wellness Foundation was established in July 2025 through the affiliation of Hugh Chatham Health and Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, supported by a $30 million donation from Atrium Health.
Our mission is to strengthen the health and wellness of the Yadkin Valley community through:
- Supporting health care needs and access for all residents
- Promoting preventative health and education
- Improving the quality, delivery, and affordability of care
- Providing assistance to those unable to pay for health services
Mission
The Yadkin Valley Wellness Foundation provides resources, connects partners, and builds capacity to improve the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities across our region.
Annual application deadlines
September 15
Program areas
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties
Types of support
Capital and operational support, microgrants, capacity building, collaborative projects
Population served
Children, seniors
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Serve the Yadkin Valley community
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Individuals
- For profit or political organizations
Application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by September 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in the Fall.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by early November for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 12 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
The Yadkin Valley Wellness Foundation was established in July 2025 through the affiliation of Hugh Chatham Health and Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, supported by a $30 million donation from Atrium Health.
Our mission is to strengthen the health and wellness of the Yadkin Valley community through:
- Supporting health care needs and access for all residents
- Promoting preventative health and education
- Improving the quality, delivery, and affordability of care
- Providing assistance to those unable to pay for health services
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