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Why Choose a Donor Advised Fund at a Community Foundation?
Why a Donor Advised Fund at a Community Foundation May Be the Best Giving Decision You Make A donor advised fund (DAF) is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to support the causes you care about. It allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to […]
Learn moreSeptember 22, 2026
The Spartanburg County Foundation Receives National Standards Accreditation Renewal
Learn moreAugust 4, 2026
Spartanburg County Foundation Honored for Preserving Revolutionary-Era Landmark
Spartanburg, S.C. — At a time when the nation is commemorating its 250th anniversary, a piece of that history in Spartanburg County stands renewed – and newly recognized. The Spartanburg County Foundation has been awarded the Stewardship Award as part of the 2026 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards, honoring its leadership in restoring the Walnut […]
July 15, 2026
CELEBRATING 5 Years … a time to celebrate!
In 2019, as part of its 75th anniversary, the Foundation announced plans to build The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy and to establish a collaborative, shared space that enhances the Foundation’s role as convener and thought leader in the community. By combining convening facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and data-driven decision-making, the Center was to […]
June 2, 2026
SCF Fundholders Making a Difference
The AFL Foundation, through the AFL Foundation Fund held at the Spartanburg County Foundation, surprised Middle Tyger Community Center leaders with a $1 million grant to support the Middle Tyger Education Center.
May 15, 2026
Perspective: Grantmaking
On the surface, grantmaking can look like a role defined by spreadsheets, timelines, and deadlines—important work, but potentially removed from the day-to-day realities of the community.
I’ve since learned how inaccurate that perception is.
December 29, 2025
Lakesha McCutchen Joins Hull Fellows
✨ Lakesha McCutchen ✨Community Engagement Officer for The Spartanburg County Foundation, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Class of Hull Fellows. The Hull Fellows Program, a premier leadership development initiative of Philanthropy Southeast, brings together rising leaders from across the region for a year of intensive learning and mentorship. Participants gain a deeper understanding of […]