C. Philip Byers of Forest City, NC
For decades, private foundations have served as catalysts for American values – independence, compassion, and community. From faith-based food banks to veteran support services, these local organizations are working every day to address needs that government programs cannot be expected to meet. In North Carolina alone, these groups provide critical support to military families, rural health clinics, schools, and disaster relief efforts and they rely on private philanthropy to survive.
I am proud to serve as the President of Challenge Foundation Group. The vision and guiding mission of Challenge Foundation Group is to help children achieve an education that allows them to shine, thereby building the foundation for a better life.
At a time when our communities are being asked to do more with less, we should be making it easier, not harder, for private donors to support the charities that address our greatest challenges, especially when it comes to the education of our children.
Senator Tillis, thank you for standing with North Carolina’s charitable sector and opposing measures that would undermine the private foundations that fuel it. This is not just about tax policy. It’s about protecting the people and values that make our communities resilient and self-reliant. I appreciate your vigilance as the final budget is passed in the coming days.