REAL TALK – Latinx Immigrant Communities and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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…

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Foundation Staff Still Working Remotely

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,…

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $152,366 to Seven Nonprofit Organizations

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…

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Announces $225,000 Grantmaking Response to COVID-19

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…

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Grants Given to Nonprofits Providing Immediate Services During COVID-19

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…

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AVAILABLE NOW – Annual Investment Performance Webinar May 2020

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…

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All Foundation Staff Working Remotely

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…

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A Statement from The Spartanburg County Foundation Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Dear SCF Community, The Spartanburg County Foundation remains committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs. We understand this is a difficult and alarming time for Spartanburg, our state, our country, and our world. It is imperative that…

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The Spartanburg County Foundation Welcomes Ricky Richardson As New Trustee

The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Robert P. “Ricky” Richardson to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Ricky Richardson is a First Vice President and a Financial Advisor with The Richardson Group at Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg. Working with Morgan Stanley…

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Addressing Community Needs Through Grantmaking – The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $142,571 to 14 Nonprofit Organizations

SPARTANBURG – The Spartanburg County Foundation Trustees recently met and awarded $142,571 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working innovatively to address the needs of Spartanburg County residents. Grants were awarded in the Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas consisting of education, public health, civic health, economy, and social environment to the…

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