ZSR is a statewide foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians.
We partner with people and organizations who share our vision of a just, inclusive and sustainable North Carolina, where people embrace our common humanity and work together to shape our collective future.
We want all North Carolinians to be able to lead fulfilling lives. That’s why we support long-term work on issues that affect everyone — democracy, the environment, public education, and social and economic justice — along with locally led efforts to improve communities across North Carolina.
Since our founding in 1936, ZSR has awarded more than $730 million in grants across North Carolina.
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