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With a global pandemic shutting down much of the world’s economy, 2020 was a very challenging year in the financial markets.    The effects of the shutdown resulted in steep losses in the financial markets during the first quarter, with the Dow falling 23% and the S&P 500 dropping 20%,…

The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Erika L. McJimpsey to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Erika McJimpsey currently serves as the Chief Municipal Judge for the City of Spartanburg where she started the first Homeless Court in the Upstate of…

The Spartanburg County Foundation has hired Dr. Sheila Snoddy to oversee and implement the Foundation’s grantmaking program and expanding community leadership initiatives. Dr. Snoddy works alongside the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, Mary L. Thomas, in implementing the Foundation’s…

Samantha Swann Spartanburg Herald-Journal   https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2020/12/07/spartanburg-sc-philanthropist-mary-l-thomas-honored-during-ceremony/3799359001/?fbclid=IwAR33o0UuxjEzf6a73bqV9nszw6LTt51GZo7ilDOkoAlxi1EgTNHzOTyk0Yo   Mary L. Thomas provides leadership and energy to people in the community working on everything from mentoring programs to redevelopment initiatives. She even makes time to meet with young philanthropists and talk about business and leadership over a dish of ice cream.  As…

The Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change Fund in partnership with The Spartanburg County Foundation will present the 2020 Women’s Leadership Virtual Gathering tomorrow, Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. streamed LIVE from the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy on…

It has been a tough year for nonprofits, and The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce additional COVID-19 grant funding on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday takes on special significance this year as nonprofits have struggled in a year burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. This funding is being awarded to…

The Spartanburg County Foundation would like to encourage our donors to review the dates and timelines for both grantmaking and contributions to ensure dollars are received timely.    Please keep in mind that all gifts are tax-deductible and will be receipted.   All grants received will assist in helping our…

In partnership with The Spartanburg County Foundation, the Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance will hold its Annual Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service virtually from Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 24th at 6:30 p.m. View the service from Macedonia’s Facebook page @MacedoniaMissionaryBaptistChurchSpartanburg. This event brings together diverse faith groups, and all are…

  Since March 2020, the Foundation team has been working remotely, ensuring The Spartanburg County Foundation remained fully operational from the safety of home. Though we have enjoyed connecting virtually both with fundholders and community members, we are glad to be back in the office!   Starting this week, all…

In support of OneSpartanburg, Inc. and the Bringing Back the Burg Small Business Fund, The Spartanburg County Foundation announces a $20,000 grant towards preserving local jobs and investing in the sustainability of Spartanburg County’s racially diverse small businesses. The Bringing Back the Burg Fund is designed to financially assist qualifying…