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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.
Learn moreAdditional $100,000 Distributed with AARP Foundation Disaster Relief Support
Learn moreDecember 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.
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 […]