North Carolina 4-H Development Fund

The NC 4-H Development Fund, is a non-profit, charitable and educational corporation as defined in Internal Revenue Service code 501(c) 3. It operates under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc., at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695.

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Often the highlight of North Carolina 4-H Congress . . . the Candlelighting Ceremony at Dorton Arena is the culminating event of this week-long 4-H experience, a solemn look back at the year’s work, and quiet contemplation for the year ahead.

The NC 4-H Development Fund is made up of people with a passion to help North Carolina youth develop leadership and achieve their goals. Corporate, business, and community leaders, government officials, educators, 4-H and Extension professionals and volunteers, and 4-H’ers themselves, serve on the 35-member Development Fund board.

The board, with diverse statewide representation, governs the NC 4-H Development Fund and is charged with managing the funds assets of $3.6 million and securing the private resources needed to support the 4-H program. Restricted and endowed gifts have now reached $1.5 million annually.

In addition, the Fund is responsible for supporting an annual program budget of $250,000 and for building program, scholarship, and camp-related endowments for 4-H youth development initiatives. The Board is supported by a dedicated staff of development professionals.