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Out-and-About with our Community, for our Community
In 2025, the Spartanburg County Foundation team embraced fresh opportunities to connect with our community and share the story of the Spartanburg Community Fund. While we have long supported local events and organizations, this year we met more community members where they were and helped them understand how the Fund fuels positive change across Spartanburg […]
Learn moreAdditional $100,000 Distributed with AARP Foundation Disaster Relief Support
Learn moreFoundation Welcomes New Trustee, Renee Klein
Renee Klein, Office Managing Partner for PwC has been elected to serve as a Trustee of the Spartanburg County Foundation.
November 25, 2025
Maximize Your Charitable Giving in 2025 Before New Tax Rules Go Into Effect
Major changes to charitable tax deductions take effect in 2026, and they could significantly reduce the benefits you receive for your generosity. 2025 is your final opportunity to lock in today’s favorable rules. What’s Changing? Why Act Now? 2025 is the last year without these limits. By bunching donations, combining several years of giving into […]
July 31, 2025
Foundation Awards Multi-year Grant to Advance Biotechnology in Spartanburg County
Press Release: July 25, 2025 The Spartanburg County Foundation is proud to announce a multi-year grant to Palmetto InnovaSphere, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing life sciences, biotechnology, and digital health innovation across South Carolina and the Southeast. This strategic investment will support Palmetto InnovaSphere’s initiative to attract innovative life sciences companies to Spartanburg County […]
November 26, 2024
A Healthy Holiday Season
The holidays are a time when many connect with family and friends in celebration. But the reality is that for some, the holidays bring negative stress and can trigger situations that undermine mental health.
August 26, 2024
The Power of A Community Foundation
by Karen Nichols, Vice President of Philanthropic Services Community foundations play an integral role in fostering philanthropy at a local level across the United States, seeking to improve the quality of life for its residents. These local catalysts are more than just philanthropic organizations; they are the heartbeat of vibrant, thriving communities. The role of […]