Center for Philanthropy

Yes! The Center for Philanthropy is open to the public on weekdays from 8:30AM – 5:00PM. The Center’s doors remain locked for security. Visitors are welcome but need to ring the bell at the front door (facing Kennedy Street) for admission. Visitors sign in at the front desk.

The Gallery of Philanthropy features interactive digital exhibits throughout the year and are free to the public. Specific exhibits are promoted on the Foundation’s social media and may or may not be accessible depending upon use of the Gallery of Philanthropy for special events. If you are interested in a particular exhibit or a tour of the Center, it is best to call in advance, 864-582-0138.

Meeting/Study/Research space may be available in the Center without advance reservation, but cannot be guaranteed. It is best to call to check availability before arriving at the Center. 864-582-0138.

If you would like to reserve meeting space, please refer to our MEETING SPACE USE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for details.

All exhibits provide FREE ADMISSION and are open to the public weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM*.  Please note that we do not always have an exhibit available for viewing as our Gallery of Philanthropy is used for educational events.  Exhibits will promoted in the SCF Calendar and on our social media.  Please feel free to call the Foundation offices 864-582-0138 for information about our exhibits or exhibit schedules.

All Spartanburg county-based 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) nonprofit and faith-based organizations and community groups which further the work of the Spartanburg County Foundation (SCF) will receive priority access to request space at The Spartanburg County Foundation and The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy (CFP). Qualifying organizations must provide evidence of status. Qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations may reserve meeting spaces in designated rooms within the CFP during regular business hours free of charge. There will be a $50 per hour charge for meetings held after hours (5:00pm-8:00pm).

For-profit business and corporate groups are eligible to request meeting space for a fee.

Please refer to our MEETING SPACE USE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for details.

Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis with priority assigned to nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County residents. Reservations should be made as soon as possible once you have determined the date/time of your meeting. A reservation form must be submitted for each meeting request. If there is a meeting already scheduled on the day/time you select, an SCF staff member will reach out to you to select another day/time.

Please refer to our MEETING SPACE USE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for details.

We do not offer bookings for personal private parties at the Center for Philanthropy.  The Center is not operating or staffed as an events center.

There are two ways you can help support the Center for Philanthropy.

• First, help us spread the word about the availability of space within the Center for meetings and community events.
• Secondly, you may help support the Center with your gift to fund #2149, the Center for Philanthropy Capital fund.

We are open after hours for a fee.

Availability for after hours is not guaranteed but may be requested for meetings held on weekdays between 5:00pm -9:00pm. A two hour minimum is required. Please refer to our MEETING SPACE USE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for details.

Reservations must be a minimum of 2 weeks prior to and no more than six months in advance.