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Sharing Resources in a Time of Need

Featuring Guest Contributor: Jasmine Guest, Program Officer  The photo above was taken at the Foundation’s Annual Nonprofit Thankful for You Breakfast Celebration in November 2019.  2020 has been a year of adaption. Before COVID-19 hit, the Foundation prepared to announce its yearly Spring Responsive Grant Cycle. The Community Leadership team…...

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Celebrates National Philanthropy Week

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. President Reagan first proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986, and communities all throughout the world have celebrated the importance of this occasion ever since. Troy Hanna,…...

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Mary L. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, to Lead Apella Health Management Board of Trustees

The Spartanburg County Foundation would like to formally congratulate Mary L. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, on her appointment as chair of the Apella Health Management Board of Trustees. Apella Health Management is a health system management company leading the transformation of healthcare delivery in the communities it serves. A nationally…...

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Announces $75,000 in Grants to Three Local Organizations

The Spartanburg County Foundation recently awarded $75,000 in COVID-19 grant funding to three nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the immediate needs of Spartanburg County residents. This grant opportunity is dedicated to Spartanburg County nonprofits needing additional capacity to maintain operations throughout the pandemic. The Foundation’s focus on flexible grants…...

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REAL TALK – Latinx Immigrant Communities and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Spartanburg County Foundation in partnership with Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and Alianza Spartanburg Announces Virtual Forum Systemic issues, including those that shape employment, housing and access to care, profoundly shape the way Latinx residents experience the pandemic. The REAL TALK – Latinx Immigrant Communities and the…...

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $152,366 to Seven Nonprofit Organizations

The Spartanburg County Foundation recently awarded $152,366 in COVID-19 grant funding to seven nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the immediate needs of Spartanburg County residents. This grant opportunity was dedicated to Spartanburg County nonprofits needing additional capacity to maintain operations throughout the pandemic. The Foundation’s COVID-19 grantmaking opportunity focuses…...

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Grants Given to Nonprofits Providing Immediate Services During COVID-19

The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to 4 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. Grants were awarded to organizations that are providing immediate services to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. These grants are made possible by The Spartanburg County Disaster Relief…...

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A Statement from The Spartanburg County Foundation Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Dear SCF Community, The Spartanburg County Foundation remains committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs. We understand this is a difficult and alarming time for Spartanburg, our state, our country, and our world. It is imperative that…...

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Spring 2019 Investment Performance Webinar

One of our goals is to provide transparency regarding the Foundation’s investment management and performance. In partnership with our investment manager, Prime Buchholz, we have recorded an investment performance webinar to discuss the Foundation’s 2018 investment performance as well as the first quarter of 2019 and forecast through year end.…...

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Your Investment will Improve Lives in Spartanburg County!

We are fast approaching the May 31st deadline to meet the generous $4 million match committed by Jerry Richardson, former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman.  Now is your time to invest in The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy.  The Foundation is accepting gifts of any amount, and…...

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