The Foundation for PBS North Carolina is a major fundraising arm of PBS North Carolina. Overseen by a board of directors, the foundation is responsible for raising funds to advance, promote and support PBS North Carolina's public service mission to connect North Carolinians to each other, the world and endless possibilities. 

Funds that are raised by the foundation are invested and used to help PBS North Carolina develop, produce and expand its local and national broadcast content, as well as grow its community-based educational programs for preK and lifelong learners, teachers, caregivers, parents and North Carolinians of all ages and backgrounds. 

Additionally, funds allow PBS North Carolina to provide the best of PBS and other national and international noncommercial programs to viewers. They also help to support original productions about science and technology, public affairs, history, culture and North Carolina–focused content as well as emergency services on air, online and in person for the benefit of all North Carolinians.