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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.
November 25, 2025
Maximize Your Charitable Giving in 2025 Before New Tax Rules Go Into Effect
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Promoting Philanthropy
Supporting our donors and fundholders with improved services … Since the year began, the Foundation has put the finishing touches on its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which highlights our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas of Foundation operations and services to its donors, fundholders, nonprofits, and all residents across Spartanburg County. We have continued educating […]
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 […]
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