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The Spartanburg County Foundation Receives National Standards Accreditation Renewal
The Spartanburg County Foundation has received National Standards Accreditation renewal through the Community Foundations National Standards Board. Why National Accreditation Matters: A Commitment to Excellence and Trust When individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits choose to partner with a community foundation, they do so with confidence that their charitable investments will be managed responsibly and effectively. […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2026
Spartanburg County Foundation Honored for Preserving Revolutionary-Era Landmark
Learn moreJuly 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 […]
Additional $100,000 Distributed with AARP Foundation Disaster Relief Support
Spartanburg, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation has continued its work to meet the needs of Spartanburg County residents with an additional $100,000 grant provided by AARP Foundation. The funds will help meet the needs of older Spartanburg County residents as recovery work continues following Hurricane Helene. Data informed: According to United States Census data1, […]