Connecting Community and Philanthropy for Enduring Results.
The Shallow Ford Foundation is a community foundation serving Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkin County, and northern Davidson County. We exist to connect community and philanthropy for enduring results.
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Who We Are

The Shallow Ford Foundation exists to connect community and philanthropy for enduring results. We connect people and resources in ways that thoughtfully and meaningfully transform our communities with access, opportunity, and an enriched quality of life for all residents. A core mission of the Shallow Ford Foundation is to strengthen the people, places, and partnerships that hold our communities together, build new connections that provide opportunities, and ensure our area continues to be a community in which all people want to call home.

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Check Out the Bingham Arts Series!

The Shallow Ford Foundation is excited to launch a brand new program – The Bingham Art Series, with the goal to contribute to arts and culture in the Clemmons area. The series features 4 events in 2023-2024, offering both visual and performing arts to the public.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Shallow Ford Foundation met with the legislative leaders of NCGA Joint Caucus on Early Childhood to discuss goal to launch an innovative child care model.

Expanding Childcare

The childcare shortage is having a far-reaching impact on every part of community life - families, employers, and schools.

The Shallow Ford Foundation completed its study of the many issues and published a report of findings and recommendations. We are currently working on an innovative new model to address the issues.

Learn more and give us a call if you'd like to be part of the solutions.

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Check out our Newsletter!

Click below to view and download a digital copy of the January 2024 edition of our Newsletter.

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IN THE NEWS

View the just released Childcare Report now!

New fund launched by Shallow Ford Foundation to help teachers, students

Shallow Ford Foundation has launched a new fund in collaboration with Yadkin County Schools to provide opportunities for creative classroom grants to teachers and other academic support initiatives. Named the Yadkin County Education Foundation, the fund will provide annual classroom grants from competitive teacher applications for creative instructional projects. The purpose is to assist teachers in accessing resources for instruction that will engage students and inspire and accelerate learning.

Read full article in newspaper
December 28, 2023
View the just released Childcare Report now!

Joy to the World: Bingham Arts Series – Christmas Concert delights audiences at Historic Broyhill

The Bingham Arts Series – Christmas Concert was a joy-filled, festive afternoon with a full room of attendees at the Historic Broyhill in Clemmons.

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December 28, 2023
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Applications for the Wayne C. Matthews Continuing Award accepted until Nov. 20

Now in its third year, The Wayne C. Matthews Continuing Education Award will be given to a deserving adult student later this fall. The application deadline for the $2,000 scholarship award is November 20.

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October 31, 2023
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Shallow Ford Foundation announces Bingham Arts Series

The Shallow Ford Foundation is launching a new program — The Bingham Arts Series. The series will feature four events in 2023-2024, offering both visual and performing arts

Read full article in newspaper
October 2, 2023
View the just released Childcare Report now!

West Forsyth High School Scholarship Recipients

Seven students from West Forsyth High School received scholarship awards from the Shallow Ford Foundation this year. “On behalf of the foundation, we congratulate these students on the hard work they have already done and the bright future they have started towards,” Shallow Ford Foundation Board Chair Tim Bell said.

Read full article in newspaper
July 27, 2023
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