The primary goal of the fund has always been to enhance the local community by supporting education, economic development, health care, the arts & culture, and the environment and quality of life. The fund was initially seeded by Company Farms and a portion of the proceeds of lot and home sales in The Ramble benefit the endowment fund, creating a sizable resource to support charitable projects.
The Ramble Charitable Fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Twice yearly, grant proposals are reviewed by the charitable fund’s board, which includes Company Farms representatives and South Buncombe residents. Tax-exempt and governmental entities the serve the South Buncombe community but not specifically The Ramble neighborhood, are eligible to apply for the grants. Under special circumstance allocations are also made based on unforeseen community need, such as the COVID-19 crisis.
Since 2008, the Ramble Charitable Fund has provided more than $500,000 to schools, nonprofits, and other various programs and initiatives that strengthen the local community. Visit the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina website to learn more about the fund and how to apply.