Spartanburg County Foundation to host regional convening on Economic Prosperity and Mobility

    Inclusive Economic Prosperity in the South is your opportunity to have a real dialogue focused on exploring how philanthropy can be a driver in transforming current economic anchors into economic boosters in communities and ensuring prosperity can be more broadly shared. This is a peer-driven, regional convening enriched by top experts from business, local […]

Posted on April 12th, 2018

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $152,558 in Spring Caritas Funding

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the spring 2018 grant cycle.  These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, in omnibus caritas, meaning “in all things charity.”  Caritas grants are awarded to organizations meeting fundamental needs of […]

Posted on April 3rd, 2018

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $150,275 in grants to three local organizations

Hilton Head Island, SC – Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded more than $150,000 in grants to three local nonprofits on Wednesday, March 21. The grants are part of the Community Foundation’s three-times-per-year competitive grant cycle. Since the Community Foundation’s creation in 1994, the organization has awarded more than $65 million in grants and scholarships. […]

Posted on March 23rd, 2018

Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation pivotal in economic development through Soccer Complex

FLORENCE, S.C. – The city of Florence held a grand opening to celebrate the completion of construction at the new Florence Soccer Complex on Thursday. The 14-field facility, at 3701 W. Palmetto St. on Soccer Way, was designed by AECOM Engineering and constructed by D&L Sitework. Mayor Stephen Wukela said the city was excited to […]

Posted on March 14th, 2018

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation is seeking a Network Officer

Overview  The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation is seeking a network officer to develop relationships with grantee partners in specific states and manage related grants portfolios. The network officer will foster relationships with other philanthropic organizations and represent the Foundation in funder networks. Background The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation’s mission is to help people and places […]

Posted on February 21st, 2018

Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees.  The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its 75 years, and for the first time in its history, has appointed four community volunteers to standing committees. “Engaging community volunteers […]

Posted on February 12th, 2018

Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Cathy McCabe as new Trustee

SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Spanish from Columbia College and Doctor of Law Degree from USC School of Law.  She recently retired […]

Posted on January 8th, 2018

J. Marion Sims Foundation contributes $75K to Lancaster County Community Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Foundations to leverage resources to improve quality of life in Lancaster, SC. LANCASTER, S.C.— After working together for 18 months, two area foundations are joining forces on a 2018 initiative to strengthen the health of Lancaster County. The J. Marion Sims Foundation will provide up to $75,000 to the Lancaster County […]

Posted on November 28th, 2017

Bunnelle Foundation announces $250,000 in Grants Awarded

The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation recently awarded $250,000 in its “Grants for the Common Good” program to fifteen organizations working in Georgetown County. This competitive grant cycle was completed in late October. Amanda Young, Grants & Program Manager, said, “The Foundation is dedicated to supporting charitable causes serving Georgetown County. These organizations all share our […]

Posted on November 9th, 2017

Mary Black Foundation awards $1,037,920 in Grants

Spartanburg, S.C. – The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young moms. Children’s Museum of the Upstate was awarded $77,500 over two years to fund programming and instructional signage at the […]

Posted on October 24th, 2017