North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is an independent, self-funding nonprofit incorporated in 1986. 

At the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, we seek the creative spark in programs that make a true difference in people's lives - programs that promote the sciences, health and education. Read about the programs we support in the 2011 Annual Report (PDF).

Special projects include the

• 2012 Child Health Recognition Award Nominations due May 31, 2012 – 2012 Nomination Form (PDF 338KB)
• 2011 Child Health Recognition Awards highlights examples of past nominations and award recipients (PDF 1.9MB)
• Women in Science Scholars Program (PDF 387KB)
• Ribbon of Hope (PDF 130KB)
• Continuity Planning

The Foundation, chartered in 1986, began awarding grants in 1987. To date the Foundation has paid out $49 million in grants with another $4.7 million to be paid in multi-year grants. The Foundation typically supports programs in North Carolina that help to meet the educational needs of today's society and of future generations.

Continuity Planning

When natural or man-made disasters strike, communities must be positioned to continue providing services. Continuity Planning for Foundations (PDF 233KB) and Continuity Planning for Nonprofits (PDF 1.3MB) are documents designed to offer guidance to establish a basic continuity plan

Application guidelines