Fundholder Resources

You may give stock and receive a tax deduction for its full market value, thus reducing capital gains tax on appreciated stock. This is often the most effective way to make a philanthropic gift. CLICK HERE to download a sample letter which can be used to facilitate your stock gift.

Please use our STOCK WIRE TRANSACTION INFORMATIONAL FORM to complete the transaction.

Please email the Foundation with the details to let us know to expect the transaction and credit it properly.

Here is your quick guide to making gifts to your fund.

To maximize the potential growth of your funds, The Spartanburg County Foundation now offers three investment choices to meet your philanthropic goals and risk tolerance. You may choose from among a Growth Pool, Moderate Pool, or Money Market Pool. READ MORE

Foundation Support Fees are allocated to each fund on a quarterly basis according to the Fee Schedule and the fund agreement. This fee is applied quarterly in arrears and deducted from your fund’s balance, based on the average daily balance over the previous 90 days. The Fund Type Fees & Minimums is provided when when each fund is opened and shows the fee percentage that applies to the particular fund type opened.

GOfund is your 24-hour access to your fund balance.

If you do not have access to GoFund, please contact our Contributions Manager, Heather Ailstock for your GOfund login information.

To check your fund balance you may also contact our Director of Philanthropic Services, Karen Nichols by phone or email.

GOfund User Guide

Once your fund has been added to our database and you are connected as a fund contact, you will receive an automated email that will provide instructions on creating a new password to access GOfund. This web portal enables you to view your fund balances, gift and grant activity, investment activity and generate fund statements

For GOfund directions, CLICK HERE.

If you have lost your GOfund Login information, contact Heather Ailstock, our Contributions Manager.

You may request a grant using the “Recommend a Grant” button at the top of your fund page in GOfund.

Or, you may use a Grants Recommendation form. You may also email your request to our accounting department.  Be sure to include your fund name, organization name, contact & address, and grant amount.

DEADLINE: Grant requests are received from Wednesday of one week through 5 pm on the following Tuesday to have a check issued on that Friday.

You may also submit a GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM by mail or email to our accounting department.

You may use a Component Fund Grant Expense Request Form to request a grant expense to be paid. Email this form our accounting department.

This form and process does not apply to agency, donor advised, or scholarship funds. 

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A receipt or invoice must be included and a form W-9 from the vendor or person being reimbursed.
• DEADLINE: Grant requests are received from Wednesday of one week through 5 pm on the following Tuesday to have a check issued on that Friday.

Fundholders may choose to hold fundraising events or a solicitation. “Solicitation” refers to any time individuals are asked verbally, in writing, or by electronic means to contribute to a fund. The term “fundraising events” includes, but is not limited to, receptions, dinners, parties, sports or entertainment events, auctions, and other similar activities. See our FUNDRAISING POLICY for specific guidelines to ensure that
• your fundraising efforts comply with the IRS guidelines and other governmental regulations.
• donors receive appropriate acknowledgement.
• the brand, identity and reputation of the Spartanburg County Foundation is protected, including its logo.

Please also review this basic list of Fundraising FAQ’s before you begin planning an event or sending solicitation emails/letters.

For more fundraising information visit our BUILDING YOUR FUND page.