The Latest

Stories and news from The Alleghany Foundation.

• The Alleghany Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes Two New MembersMay 21, 2026
  Kathleen All and Dr. James E. (Jim) Ballou have been appointed to three-year terms, effective Friday, May 8….
• Local Nonprofits Seeking Summer Interns!February 10, 2026
  Are you a motivated college student with an interest in the arts, tourism, community engagement, economic development, education,…
• Summer Interns Gain Skills, Give Back in the Alleghany HighlandsNovember 19, 2025
  This summer, ten interns were hired to bring experience and new perspectives to area non-profits in the Alleghany…

Areas of Focus

To strengthen our community, we support proposals from organizations that contribute to the following outcomes:

Economic Transformation

Harness our region’s strengths to develop a vibrant, diverse and higher-wage economy that can compete in the global marketplace.

Educational Excellence

Build the human capital base for a new economy that provides all Alleghany Highland residents with a fair chance of success.

Health and Wellness

Help the residents of the Alleghany Highlands lead healthier lives and access the comprehensive health care they need.

Community Capacity

Grows local institutions and organizations with the vision, will, wisdom, and skills to work together to build a more prosperous, equitable, just and sustainable community.

Leadership and Civic Vitality

Develop broad-based inclusive leadership that can sustain a forward-looking agenda for the community.