Speaking Down Barriers co-founders recognized for leadership in Spartanburg Recipients to use award funds to expand services By Alyssa Mulliger Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:17 p.m. Marlanda Dekine and Scott Neely, co-founders of Speaking Down Barriers, were recognized by the Spartanburg County Foundation as co-recipients of the 2016…...
Spartanburg Academic Movement Releases Annual Report
SPARTANBURG ACADEMIC MOVEMENT RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT Chapter 2: Collective Impact Spartanburg, SC March 2, 2015— The Spartanburg Academic Movement will release its third annual report, “SAM Chapter 2 – Collective Impact,” at an event on Wednesday afternoon at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters. Executive Director John Stockwell will discuss…...
An Evening with Wes Moore
New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore told a Spartanburg audience that there is an underdog, proud spirit in Spartanburg that reminds him of his native Baltimore. Moore was the featured speaker at an event at Cornerstone Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The youth advocate and motivational speaker shared his experiences growing up…...
Foundation Welcomes Booker as New Trustee
The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Sheryl Booker to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. Booker received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from Wofford College and a Masters and Education Specialist Degree in Counselor Education from the University…...
Professional Advisors
The Spartanburg County Foundation works with professional advisors on a daily basis. By partnering with The Foundation, you’ll not only find a valuable information resource, but also an experienced support team of specialists to assist you as you help your clients achieve their philanthropic goals. By partnering with The Spartanburg…...
Community Initiatives
Celebrating over 70 years of service to the greater Spartanburg community, The Spartanburg County Foundation is the oldest community foundation in South Carolina. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of respected community leaders and managed by professionals with knowledge of the community and its most pressing needs. Established…...
The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards Just Because Grants Totaling $9,600
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $9,600 in surprise grants to five Spartanburg County nonprofit organizations December 17, 2015, Just Because. This act of ambush philanthropy not only provides assistance to nonprofit organizations, but also brings awareness to needs in the greater Spartanburg Community. In the spirit of the holidays, many…...
Spartanburg County Foundation Surprises Charities with Checks
The Spartanburg County Foundation presented TOTAL Ministries with a check for $1,500 on Thursday. The charity was one of five awarded funding through the foundation’s “Just Because” grant giveaway program. Traci Kennedy, executive director of TOTAL Ministries, accepts the check from Troy Hanna, president and CEO of the foundation. …...
Special Tax Bill Includes Extended Help for Charities
Special Tax Bill Includes Extended Help for Charities Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans to give to causes they…...
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