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When Tramaine Brown returned to the Cleveland Academy of Leadership over 10 years ago as a tutor, he brought many dreams with him. A Wofford College student at the time, Brown established the Wofford Math Academy at Cleveland Elementary School. His dream was to help create a spark in the…

Below is an excerpt from the Mobile Meals of Spartanburg September 2020 Newsletter. Leaving a legacy in Spartanburg happens during a lifetime and after its end. Planned giving helps maximize the benefits of philanthropy while completing end of life financial and estate planning.  Your planned gift to The Spartanburg County…

The Spartanburg County Foundation would like to formally congratulate Mary L. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, on her appointment as chair of the Apella Health Management Board of Trustees. Apella Health Management is a health system management company leading the transformation of healthcare delivery in the communities it serves. A nationally…

The Spartanburg County Foundation in partnership with Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and Alianza Spartanburg Announces Virtual Forum Systemic issues, including those that shape employment, housing and access to care, profoundly shape the way Latinx residents experience the pandemic. The REAL TALK – Latinx Immigrant Communities and the…

To ensure the health and safety of our team, all Foundation team members continue to work remotely. All staff remain available during normal office hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Foundation is fully operational in regards to accepting contributions and processing grants and grant expenses. To reach a team member,…

The Spartanburg County Foundation recently awarded $152,366 in COVID-19 grant funding to seven nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the immediate needs of Spartanburg County residents. This grant opportunity was dedicated to Spartanburg County nonprofits needing additional capacity to maintain operations throughout the pandemic. The Foundation’s COVID-19 grantmaking opportunity focuses…

SPARTANBURG – In partnership with its donors, the Foundation has committed an initial $225,000 to a COVID-19 Grant Opportunity. Grant proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through an online application. Grants will range from $10,000-$50,000. As a community foundation that seeks to improve the lives of Spartanburg County…

The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to 4 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. Grants were awarded to organizations that are providing immediate services to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. These grants are made possible by The Spartanburg County Disaster Relief…

Since the Foundation team began working remotely, we have been eager to find ways to remain connected with our donors, fundholders, nonprofits, and community members. In an effort to remain transparent in our investment strategy and to keep our fundholders updated, The Spartanburg County Foundation recorded a Financial Investment Performance…

To ensure the health and safety of our team, all Foundation team members will begin working remotely starting Monday, March 30, 2020. The Foundation team will remain available during normal office hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Foundation will remain fully operational in regards to accepting contributions and processing…