The Glenn Foundation makes grants to Gaston County organizations in the following categories:

• Arts and Culture
• Children and Youth Services
• Civic
• Education
• Environment
• Health and Science
• Human Services
• Religion

The 2026 Grant Application is now available. Applications are provided only in response to written requests by emailing the Executive Director, Tyler Bullock, at tyler@theglennfoundation.org. Please refer to the Application Guidelines and Application Process on our website for further information. Deadline for receiving the 2026 applications is Monday, March 2 at 11:59pm.

Contact Tyler Bullock for any questions.

Celebrating the 53rd year of grantmaking by The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation, the Board of Directors is happy to announce the 2025 Grant Recipients. Eighteen non-profit organizations serving Gaston County will benefit from grants totaling $230,000. The latest awards bring the Foundation’s contributions to a new milestone over $10 million in contributions to area non-profits since 1972.

Strong Like AK is a first-time grant recipient. Executive Director, and AK’s mother, Kim Webb said, “Strong Like AK is honored to be selected as one of this year’s grant recipients. The generous support of the Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation helps us make an even greater impact by providing financial care, housing, and lasting memories for families facing childhood cancer in Gaston County. In honor of Adam Kincaid, our mission is to embrace families battling childhood cancer by offering comfort, easing financial burdens, and creating meaningful memories. Partnerships like this make our work possible, and we are deeply grateful to the Glenn Foundation for investing in the hope and healing of the children and families we serve.”

Other grants will fund the construction of the Spencer Mountain Trail through the Carolina Thread Trail, Home Furnishings Delivery with From Hearts 2 Homes Carolina’s, the Wash Hut at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, and Meds on the Go at Holy Angels. A complete list of 2024 grants will follow.

“The Glenn Foundation remains committed to carrying forward the legacy of Miss Carrie and Miss Lena by supporting programs that strengthen Gaston County,” said Board Chairperson, Vincent Wong. “Our 2025 grants reflect the sisters’ values of education, fairness, and community service, providing resources where they are most needed to do the most good. We are proud to continue partnering with organizations that promote self-reliance, integrity, and opportunity for all.”

The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation is a private foundation created from the estates of two Gaston County sisters, one a teacher and one a librarian. The nine-member Board of Directors includes Donyel Barber, Kintegra Health; Dwayne Burks, Gateway Gaston/First Baptist Church; Kathy Gallman, Kathy Mason Gallman Appraisal Services; Amia Massey, Gaston County Administration; James Ratchford, retired, Cherry Bekaert, LLP; Sally Queen, Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Church; Beth Suber, Gaston County Schools; Marshall Walker, Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A.; and Vincent Wong, Gaston County Administration.

The Foundation sponsors a grant cycle once a year with a deadline of March 1. Grant application requirements can be found on the Foundation’s website at www.theglennfoundation.org. The 2026 application form will be available on December 15, 2025. For application requests, questions or additional information, contact executive director Tyler Bullock at tyler@theglennfoundation.org or 704-867-0296.

In honor of the 50^th Anniversary of Grantmaking, the board of directors established the Glenn Sisters Legacy Fund for Educators. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to Gaston County public school teachers seeking to pursue continued professional training to enhance their performance in the classroom. The Gaston County Education Foundation has awarded its 2025 grants to 5 Gaston County Educators in all levels of education. These grants will allow the grantees to pursue training in areas such as behavioral science, reading, and kindergarten preparedness. The total amount awarded was $3,700. More information and applications for the Glenn Sisters Legacy Fund can be obtained through the Gaston County Education Foundation website at https://www.gastoncountyeducationfoundation.org.