Foundation Announces 2018 Grantees
In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities, such as multiple grant cycles, Just Because ambush philanthropy, and an endowment challenge to promote and sustain nonprofits in perpetuity.…
JERRY RICHARDSON COMMITS $4 MILLION MATCHING GRANT FOR THE ROBERT HETT CHAPMAN III CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY
The Spartanburg County Foundation today announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, South Carolina’s first center for philanthropy. The Foundation launched an $8 million capital campaign…
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership & Community Change
The Spartanburg County Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual award honors individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life in Spartanburg County with innovation, leadership, and civic participation. The recipient will be presented with an…
Foundation Office Opening at 10am December 11th
The Spartanburg County Foundation office will open at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Thank you for your support of and partnership with The Spartanburg County Foundation!
Building a FUTURE for PHILANTHROPY
Throughout the year, The Spartanburg County Foundation has recognized its 75th anniversary by focusing on community impact. At the onset of 2018, the Foundation set a target goal to increase its community outreach and to grant a total of $750,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. The Foundation has brought…
Join us as we Gather and Give Thanks
SWITCH NAMED BENEFICIARY OF SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE The Annual Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by The Spartanburg County Foundation in partnership with the Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance, was held Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (290 E. Main St.). The annual event brought over 700 guests…
Ben S. Willard
We, at The Spartanburg County Foundation, were saddened to learn of the death of Trustee Emeritus Ben S. Willard. Mr. Willard passed away Thursday, November, 15, 2018. Mr. Willard had a passion for life. He enjoyed various outdoor sports and loved both fine dining and not-so-fine dining. His devotion was…
Foundation Expresses Gratitude to Nonprofit Organizations
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The Spartanburg County Foundation convened over 50 nonprofit leaders at the second annual Thankful for You Breakfast to show gratitude to those who work tirelessly each day to address community challenges. The Foundation also surprised attendees with a drawing to award nine Just Because grants…
Women’s Leadership Brunch
The MARY L. THOMAS Award for Civic Leadership & Community Change presents My VOICE is POWERFUL! Women’s Leadership Brunch Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of women leading change in Spartanburg County. Saturday, December 8, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Piedmont Club 361 E. Main Street, Spartanburg 2018…
Just Because Ambush Philanthropy Awards $75,000
In recognition of its 75th Anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation and its donors awarded $75,000 in surprise grants to 23 local nonprofit organizations working to improve lives throughout Spartanburg County as a part of a special Just Because event. This act of “ambush philanthropy” not only provides assistance to nonprofit…
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