NC Children's Foundation

We are excited to introduce the NC Children's Foundation, which will lead our effort to raise more than $1 billion for the new NC Children's campus.

Today, North Carolina ranks 36th overall for children’s health, we lag the national average for almost every childhood health indicator, and we face a behavioral health crisis among our children.

NC Children’s is a bold, nationally unique public/private partnership between Duke Health and UNC Health with the goal of creating a brighter future for our children and their families.

We estimate that the NC Children’s campus will cost $3 billion, and we aim to raise more than $1 billion through philanthropy to support construction of the new campus.

Learn more and make your commitment!

Make your commitment to a brighter future for our children and their families by contacting Morgan Abbott (morgan.abbott@ncchildrens.org), President of the NC Children’s Foundation.

Give Now

NC Children's Founders Circle provider holds child, who hugs provider with a teddy bear in her hand

We are excited to introduce the NC Children's Founders Circle, a group of individuals and businesses across North Carolina who pledge $1M or more toward NC Children's. As a Founders Circle member, you build momentum across the state for NC Children's and our $1 billion philanthropic goal and join the General Assembly, Duke Health, and UNC Health in ensuring a brighter future for our children and their families.

Founders Circle members will gather in early 2027 to celebrate their early support and will be commemorated in the NC Children's Hospital as its earliest supporters.

NC Children's Foundation Board

The Inaugural NC Children's Foundation Board of Directors includes Duke Health and UNC Health executive leaders and business, community, and philanthropic leaders appointed by Duke Health and UNC Health. The Board will serve as champions and advisors, set the strategic direction, and establish the culture of the Foundation. The Foundation Board will also provide counsel on growth, governance and long-term sustainability during NC Children's formative years.

Inaugural NC Children's Foundation Board Members include:

  • Richard Moore, Inaugural NC Children’s Foundation Board Chair
  • Dr. Wesley Burks, NC Children’s Board Chair
  • Dr. Mary Klotman, NC Children’s Board Vice Chair; Executive VP for Health Affairs at Duke University; Dean, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Dr. Cristy Page, CEO of UNC Health; Dean, UNC School of Medicine
  • Dr. Tom Owens, Chief Operating Officer, Duke Health
  • Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Executive Dean, UNC School of Medicine