Blog & Latest News
July 1, 2024
Encouraging Community Engagement
SCF Initiatives build community connections… The Foundation’s Initiatives engage community members in our work, whether they are fundholders, donors to the foundation, or not. Throughout the year, we support nonprofit organizations and individuals/groups who are committed to addressing our community’s needs. Nonprofit Connect has provided multiple learning sessions to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit […]
Responding to Community Needs
Spartanburg County Foundation Grantmaking Process Explained… The Foundation’s fundholders respond to community needs daily, providing grants to community nonprofit organizations providing direct services to Spartanburg County residents. The Foundation’s Trustees distribute grants through two competitive cycles annually. The first round of grants has recently been approved. Details about the specific needs these grants addressed will be […]
March 14, 2024
Heirs’ Property
Heirs’ property was the topic of our most recent event in our Estate Planning series.
March 8, 2024
2024 Annual Meeting
Reflecting Community was the theme of our Annual Meeting and new film
January 25, 2024
New Opportunity for Fundholders- Venture Philanthropy
Venture Philanthropy brings new opportunities
January 9, 2024
Welcome new Trustee, Mr. Norman Chapman
Norman Chapman named Spartanburg County Foundation Trustee
December 30, 2023
SCF Updates Community Event Sponsorship Policy
Foundation updates community event sponsorship policy.
December 22, 2023
Responding to Community Needs in 2023
Grantmaking and serving Nonprofits were just a few of the ways we met this element of our mission in 2023
December 19, 2023
Promoting Philanthropy in 2023
One of the ways the Spartanburg County Foundations works to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents is to promote philanthropy. Philanthropy is promoting the well-being of others. Many think of this as monetary gifts to others but it includes much more. Volunteering time and professional services are acts of philanthropy. Providing information and opportunities for others interested in giving and serving to meet community needs promotes philanthropy. Here are just a few ways we have done this in 2023.