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Philanthropic Profile: Dr. Katharine Gibb
In 2007, a group of visionary women formed a collaborative venture with the Spartanburg County Foundation with the goal of enhancing our community’s quality of life through the power of collective giving. This venture is what we know today as Women Giving for Spartanburg. Since 2008, Women Giving for Spartanburg has given $3,869,113 in grants, […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2026
Spartanburg County Foundation Honored for Preserving Revolutionary-Era Landmark
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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, […]
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 […]