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Scholarships That Turn Dreams Into Degrees
When Spartanburg County seniors walk across graduation stages, accept their diplomas, and turn their tassels, they celebrate an academic milestone and step into a new chapter of life. For many, this chapter takes them to colleges and universities – some hundreds, even thousands of miles from home. For some, this step has been a dream […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2026
Spartanburg County Foundation Honored for Preserving Revolutionary-Era Landmark
Learn moreDecember 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, […]
December 15, 2025
A Dickens of a Gift
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, members of the Spartanburg County Foundation team joined the thousands attending the 31st annual A Dickens of a Christmas celebration in downtown Spartanburg. They brought with them a gift – someone from the thousands in attendance would receive a Just Because grant to award to a Spartanburg County nonprofit of […]
November 26, 2025
Local Nonprofits and Community Partners Feed Families in Need
Spartanburg, SC – In response to the recent crisis with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) pause, local nonprofit organizations, philanthropic partners, and the Spartanburg County Foundation acted quickly to support families and strengthen the safety net for those most in need. *DSS.SC.GOV Snap Benefits September 2025 The Spartanburg County Foundation activated its Disaster Relief […]
Foundation 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.