The Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation was incorporated in 1997 and funded by a generous gift from Julian H. Robertson, Jr. with additional support from his sisters, Wyndham Robertson and Blanche Bacon, children of the late Julian H. and Blanche S. Robertson of Salisbury. The mission of the foundation, through its gifts and grants, is to enable nonprofits and governmental agencies to improve the quality and circumstances of life for present and future generations in Salisbury and Rowan County Communities.