In order to prioritize grantmaking, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is posting only its financial information and approved grants by focus area for 2009, instead of publishing an Annual Report.

STATEMENT OF INCOME, GRANTS, EXPENSES, AND UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME - Year ending December 31, 2009

2009 APPROVED GRANTS BY FOCUS AREA

Community Economic Development

Democracy and Civic Engagement

Environment

Miscellaneous

Pre-Collegiate Education

Social Justice and Equity

In order to prioritize grantmaking, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is posting only its financial information and approved grants by focus area for 2008, instead of publishing an Annual Report.

STATEMENT OF INCOME, GRANTS, EXPENSES, AND UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME - Year ending December 31, 2008

2008 APPROVED GRANTS BY FOCUS AREA

Community Economic Development

Democracy and Civic Engagement

Environment

Miscellaneous

Pre-Collegiate Education

Social Justice and Equity

The Report takes a comprehensive look at the effects that growth is having on North Carolina and how we are dealing with it. With articles such as North Carolina: She Ain’t What She Used to Be, A Growth “Tsunami” Profoundly Impacts North Carolina’s Environment, and Rebuilding the State’s Infrastructure, this report is a valuable resource for those interested in a comprehensive study of growth-related issues in North Carolina.  In addition, 22 diverse North Carolinians offered brief insights into the growth phenomenon from their particular viewpoints and10 nonprofits that deal with growth issues are profiled.

The Report focuses on immigration in North Carolina as well as the challenges and opportunities of a more diverse population. Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr. takes an in-depth look at the demographics and impact and eleven immigrants who are making significant contributions to their communities are profiled. 

This Report offers photographs and essays from twenty North Carolinians who, though picture and word, show readers what “place” means to them. 

This Report describes various kinds of philanthropic giving in North Carolina, including a lead essay by Todd Cohen, Editor of The Philanthropy Journal. Also included are guidelines regarding the Foundation’s new application and online submission system.

Devoted to the Foundation’s “Governance, Public Policy and Civic Engagement” focus area, this report includes several essays written by grantees as well as North Carolina authors. Essay topics include campaign finance reform, civic education, and the death penalty.

The 2002 Report describes, in detail, the focus areas of the Foundation. Grantees within each area are highlighted to portray the variety of grants made by the Foundation. Also included is an in-depth description of the Young Scholars Program, a five-year initiative to raise the academic achievement levels of North Carolina elementary and middle school students in 19 communities around the state. 

This Report includes essays from a variety of North Carolinians who offer their views on how race affects justice, education, religion and other aspects of life in our state. The essays do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation Board or staff, but rather are offered as food for thought (and perhaps action) for the reader.

This Report highlights women from all walks of life who are making significant contributions to the state, opening doors for other women and girls, and helping ensure that North Carolina is not only “First in Flight” but also first in equity.