The Dover Foundation strives to improve lives in our community by supporting education, religion, and human services. Values include education, giving back, service, community, and integrity. Priority is given to organizations in Cleveland County.
The Dover Foundation, Inc. awards hundreds of grants annually to deserving organizations, originally focusing on Gardner-Webb Junior College and evolving to support a broader range of causes. The grant program's broad goals encompass improving community prosperity and the lives of individuals through education, religion, and human services, with a strong emphasis on community collaboration and integrity. The geographic priority is for organizations in Cleveland County, with special considerations made under exceptional circumstances for organizations outside this area.