Group of diverse people posing indoors, holding a large check from Kiwanis for $57,700, with a Kiwanis banner behind them.

Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation

A male golfer in a bright yellow shirt and gray cap swings a golf club on a lush green golf course with trees and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Fundraising

The Raleigh Kiwanis Golf Classic has been an annual fundraising event since 1991. Proceeds benefit the local organizations supported by the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation. We appreciate the players, hole sponsors, donors, and volunteers who help make the event a continuing success.

Golf Tournament

We appreciate donations from friends and community members who want to help make a difference in the lives of the children of our community and of the world. Your monetary gift will benefit the community through grants to local charitable organizations.

Donations

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The Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. All donations are tax deductible as provided by law.

2026 Foundation Grant Recipients

Group of five people smiling outdoors in a wooded area, with one person wearing a green shirt that says "Keep Calm and...", and one wearing a cap for Autism Society
Children on a soccer field practicing with a colorful soccer ball on a sunny day.
A diverse group of eight teenagers, five girls and three boys, standing outdoors with their arms around each other, smiling and laughing. They are wearing colorful t-shirts with the Boys & Girls Club logo during what appears to be fall, given the col
A young woman playing the violin on stage with a pianist accompanying her in the background.
Three people standing in front of a door, hugging and smiling. A young woman is holding a small child, and an elderly woman is hugging the young woman. The door has a
Three people standing together in front of a backdrop with the 'Families Together' logo. The person on the left wears a black T-shirt that says '#WEWILLBREATHE'. The person on the right wears a white dress with black spots and holds a container. The
A diverse family standing on the front porch of a house, smiling and waving. The group includes an elderly woman, two young boys, a young woman wearing a 'Homeowner in progress' t-shirt, and a young girl. The house has beige siding and white railings
A smiling man with a beard stands on the porch with two children, all with arms around each other, in front of a green house with a red door and exterior light fixture.
Group of medical professionals and volunteers posing for a photo outdoors in front of a mobile dental clinic truck, smiling and making gestures toward the camera.
A smiling young woman with braided hair, wearing a light blue top and ripped jeans, squatting outdoors in front of a building with the sign 'Haven House Services.' The building has a dark brick exterior, and there are plants and bushes around her.
A boy in a blue helmet and gray shirt sitting on a brown horse, holding an American flag, with a woman clapping nearby in a sandy outdoor area surrounded by green trees.
A girl wearing a helmet and a navy blue shirt stands next to a light-colored horse with a flower crown on its head, in an outdoor riding arena.
A young boy smiling while riding a white horse outdoors with green trees in the background.
Group of students playing violins and a double bass in a classroom or library.
A young boy with face paint and a big smile, raising his arm in a gesture of victory or excitement, at an indoor event or playground. A man stands behind him, and other children and adults are visible in the background.
Children and an adult in a classroom or daycare setting, with educational posters and shelves in the background.
A teacher reading a book to a group of young children sitting on a colorful classroom carpet, with educational posters and toys in the background.
Three young children sitting at a table in a classroom, with one child raising his hand, the middle child making a grimace, and the third looking at the camera. There are toys and classroom posters in the background.
A woman with glasses and short black hair talking to a young girl with braided hair in a classroom.
Four children wearing safety helmets and carrying bags inside an educational play area with colorful decor and large windows showing trees and a building outside.
A young person with short brown hair sitting at a wooden desk, using a laptop, with a beige lamp and a decorative mirror on the wall behind.
Two women sitting at a radio studio table with microphones, headphones, and papers, engaged in a recording or broadcast.
A woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a navy blue shirt with the words 'Prevent Blindness' on the back, is seated while performing a vision test on a young boy with short hair, wearing a Spider-Man T-shirt, a black jacket, and blue shorts
Senior woman wearing bunny ears, purple shirt, purple apron, and black gloves smiling at a community meal event with volunteers in the background.
A young girl with dark hair and a white polka dot shirt sits on the floor with her legs crossed, reading a picture book, and a black and orange tortoiseshell cat lies on the book with its head turned toward the camera. A woman in striped shorts and a
Two women with glasses sit at a table looking at a laptop, engaging in a discussion, with a notebook, a drink, and a food container on the table.
A young girl with braided hair raises her hand in a classroom setting filled with students and a teacher sitting at tables, some students are seen listening attentively and a woman looks thoughtfully towards the front.
A woman leading a line of children on a walk outside near a van parked on a paved area surrounded by trees and greenery.
Three boys smiling and posing by the poolside at a swim party, wearing goggles and swimwear, with people swimming in the background and a large tent.
Group of children and adults indoors, smiling, sitting on and standing behind a teal couch, holding a sign that says 'We appreciate you! LAE', in a room with blue walls, curtains, and tables with water bottles.

In 2026, the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation distributed $57,700 in grants to the following local organizations:

  • Autism Society

  • Boys & Girls Club Wake

  • Community Music School

  • Corral Riding Academy

  • Families Together

  • Gigi’s Playhouse

  • Habitate for Humanity

  • Haven House

  • Helping Horse

  • Hope Reins

  • Kidznotes

  • Learning Together

  • Loaves & Fishes

  • NC Reading Services (aka Triangle Radio Reading)

  • Prevent Blindness

  • Raleigh Rescue Mission

  • SPCA of Wake County

  • Step Up Ministries

  • Triangle Family Services

  • WeeCare

  • YMCA

Interested in applying for a grant? Download the Grant Application and Grant Guidelines to get started.

Grant applications are due October 16, and award decisions are announced by January 31 each year. Please email completed applications and any questions to raleighkiwanisfoundation@outlook.com.

Foundation Grant Application

Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation

Officers

Wes Tripp - President

April Blackwell - Vice President

Vacant - Secretary

Brian Bennett - Treasurer

Bylaws

Directors

2024 - 2026

Tanner Crawford

Martin Green

Wes Tripp

2025 - 2027

April Blackwell

Ty Hartwell

Dick Heidgerd

2026 - 2029

Lejon Poole

Jack Smoot

Sam Straight