Health Improvement in North Carolina

Health Improvement in North Carolina is sponsored by Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. The Kate B.

Reynolds Charitable Trust invests in solutions that improve health for residents of North Carolina, with a focus on equitable access to care, building equitable health systems, and rural health solutions.

Home - Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust We are thankful for our grantees and partners who are working on the front lines of this pandemic. Find information about how we’re working together and resources for individuals and nonprofits in our COVID-19 update .

Supporting Thriving Communities To respond to the cuts in aid and attacks on our collective well-being—we’ve adjusted our annual grantmaking from $20 million to $30 million. We are here for such a time as this. Join us.

Watch Dr. Gerald and learn more > The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust works for equitable access to quality health care, education, and economic opportunity for every resident of Forsyth County and across North Carolina. We focus our grantmaking on achieving long-term, sustainable outcomes to support thriving communities and empower residents.

Listening to community, taking actions to foster racial equity, and shifting systems are integral to all we do. Health Improvement in North Carolina We invest in solutions that improve health for residents of North Carolina. We support equitable access to care, work to build equitable health systems, and invest in rural health solutions.

Learn about our Health Improvement program We continue to invest in the power and capacity of rural residents to address the health issues impacting their communities and to advocate for systems change at the local, regional, and state level. Learn About Healthy Places NC Local Impact in Forsyth County We work to improve the quality of life in Forsyth County—our own backyard.

We foster the development of an inclusive economy that supports residents who have historically been denied economic opportunities. Learn about our Local Impact program While this special initiative has sunset, we continue to work with the community to overcome inequities and support the well-being of young children and families in Forsyth County. Learn About Great Expectations Find out what we support and how to apply for funding.

Learn about our approach to grantmaking The timing of our cycles has changed from fixed to rolling. Find out what we’re funding now. Our Commitment to Racial Equity We work to ensure every resident has the support they need to thrive, regardless of the color of their skin, their income, and where they live.

Read our Equity Framework At the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, ensuring NC residents can access Medicaid is critical to our ongoing work to… Published on August 7, 2026 August 10, 2026 As budgets get slashed and people’s rights are violated, we are experiencing an attack on our collective well-being.

We must stand up for people who are scared to take their children to school or to the doctor, who have a serious health concern but no way to get care, who don’t know how they’re going to feed their families.

Published on July 1, 2026 July 6, 2026 The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to donate at least $500 million over the next decade, increasing its annual payout as leaders try to spur more urgent grantmaking throughout philanthropy — especially given what it calls the sector’s “suffering” under President Donald Trump’s policies. Published on June 15, 2026