The Foundation leads initiatives and supports cross-sector partnerships that build the strength of nonprofit organizations and develop the capacity of individual leaders working together to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents.
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The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy serves as a hub for resources and activities that work together to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents.
The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations.
The Foundation distributes scholarships awarded by the scholarship funds managed by the Foundation.
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Our featured events are those that are open to community members. Please note that many require pre-registration. Additional information about each event and links to register to attend are included in each individual event block.
by Karen Nichols, Vice President of Philanthropic Services Community foundations play an integral role in fostering philanthropy at a local level across the United States, seeking to improve the quality of life for its residents. These local catalysts are more than just philanthropic organizations; they are the heartbeat of vibrant, thriving communities. The role of […]
Summer 2024 Since our Annual Meeting in March, we’ve welcomed new professionals to the Foundation’s team and had team members promoted to new roles. Look for more information about these new staff roles with announcements coming to your inbox soon! To learn more about the Foundation’s staff and each team member’s roles in service to […]
Supporting our donors and fundholders with improved services … Since the year began, the Foundation has put the finishing touches on its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which highlights our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas of Foundation operations and services to its donors, fundholders, nonprofits, and all residents across Spartanburg County. We have continued educating […]
SCF Initiatives build community connections… The Foundation’s Initiatives engage community members in our work, whether they are fundholders, donors to the foundation, or not. Throughout the year, we support nonprofit organizations and individuals/groups who are committed to addressing our community’s needs. Nonprofit Connect has provided multiple learning sessions to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit […]
Spartanburg County Foundation Grantmaking Process Explained… The Foundation’s fundholders respond to community needs daily, providing grants to community nonprofit organizations providing direct services to Spartanburg County residents. The Foundation’s Trustees distribute grants through two competitive cycles annually. The first round of grants has recently been approved. Details about the specific needs these grants addressed will be […]
Heirs’ property was the topic of our most recent event in our Estate Planning series.
Reflecting Community was the theme of our Annual Meeting and new film
Venture Philanthropy brings new opportunities
Norman Chapman named Spartanburg County Foundation Trustee
Foundation updates community event sponsorship policy.
Grantmaking and serving Nonprofits were just a few of the ways we met this element of our mission in 2023
The Spartanburg County Foundation
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Opens First Center for Philanthropy in South Carolina.
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