The St. James Foundation of North Carolina represents community philanthropy at its best. We invest in our community and change lives by investing in education.
Our endowment is funded by the generous contributions from members of the community and the earnings are distributed through annual grants to educational programs in Brunswick County.
There is no better way to improve the quality of life in Brunswick County and invest in our future than by supporting the St. James Foundation of North Carolina.
Brunswick County School District salutes
St. James Foundation of North Carolina.
During the January 6th meeting of the Brunswick County School District, the St. James Foundation of North Carolina was honored for its generous donations over the years. Since 2023, the Foundation has awarded over $17,000 in grants to teachers and students in Brunswick Public Schools. In 2025, the Foundation also provided a $3,000 grant to support the new County Bookmobile.
Announcing Our 2025 Grant Awards
Union and Jesse Mae Monroe Elementary Schools
$4,000
Two Schools- One Book will provide the same book for every student in the school. The program encourages children and parents to read at home together. Extensive support materials in both English and Spanish are provided to help parents. A multitude of school activities involve all children and their families.
Friends of the Library Southport Oak Island (FOLSOI)
$3,000
This grant will provide books for the new bookmobile in Brunswick County.
Center for Applied Sciences and Technology (COAST HS)
$3,000
Experimentarium"‘s Makerspace - This grant will provide equipment for the Makerspace, which will complete the newly opened SPARK Lab. The COAST HS SPARK Lab is part of the SPARKNC program, providing a high tech learning environment focusing on software development, artificial Intelligence cybersecurity and robotics.
Bruce Cunningham, treasurer; Karen Hathaway Viani, secretary; Geri Margin, president; and Superintendent of Schools Dale Cole.
