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Donor Impact Spotlight

Frank and Kristi Haygood are the reason why CCF has a new headquarters

In May 2019, Coastal Community Foundation purchased its first office building with a generous gift from Charleston real estate investor…

Donor Impact Spotlight

S.C. Circuit Judge Fields’ lifelong dedication to justice extends from courtroom to community through CCF donor-advised fund

Retired Circuit Judge Richard Fields sits in his wood-paneled office in his West Ashley home, surrounded by evidence of a…

Donor Impact Spotlight

International African American Museum breaks ground with support from CCF donors

Coastal Community Foundation is proud to have been a part of the journey to the groundbreaking of the International…

The Latest News & Insights

February 17, 2020

Nearly 1,000 SC coastal residents cite education, affordability as top areas of concern

The foundation recently culminated a three-year effort begun in 2017 where it partnered with two other organizations to conduct dozens of small-group conversations in the foundation’s nine-county service area. They gathered input from more than a thousand people living and working across coastal South Carolina.

The Post and Courier

February 10, 2020

Editorial: Coastal Community Foundation backs up its dollars with sense

As the foundation settles into its new headquarters on the former Charleston Naval Base, it’s also moving into a new role, as an advocate on several key issues that its board, staff and others feel are most important. It’s a logical step, and one we hope succeeds.

The Post and Courier

February 7, 2020

New Catalyst Grant program to provide substantial support for big, brave and bold ideas in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties

Coastal Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our largest grant program yet in the Southern Lowcountry region…

February 7, 2020

Coastal Community Foundation begins a new chapter with first-ever advocacy initiative

Today, our three-year effort to assess and research our communities’ greatest needs has culminated in the launch of our 2020…

February 6, 2020

Beaufort County nonprofit awarded $750K grant to increase its work in other counties

A $750,000 grant awarded Thursday — among the largest single grants ever given by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina — will allow a Beaufort County nonprofit to increase services in other Lowcountry counties.

The Island Packet

February 5, 2020

Frank and Kristi Haygood are the reason why CCF has a new headquarters

In May 2019, Coastal Community Foundation purchased its first office building with a generous gift from Charleston real estate investor…

February 5, 2020

Helping Out for Feb. 5, 2020

Charleston-area charitable organizations have partnered in creating The Opportunity Center, a headquarters, job training center and business incubator.

Charleston Regional Business Times

February 4, 2020

Coastal Community Foundation launches new brand, identity to reflect 45-year evolution

Over the past few weeks, you might have noticed Coastal Community Foundation has a new look. We’ve introduced our new…

December 2, 2019

CCF welcomes new Chief Financial Officer Jane Litz

We are excited to welcome Jane Litz as our new Chief Financial Officer at Coastal Community Foundation. Jane started with…

November 13, 2019

How CCF’s Rev. Pinckney College Readiness Program works to close equity gap in higher education

College is an enormous factor in social mobility—but it’s not just getting into college that sets students up for success.…

November 11, 2019

S.C. Circuit Judge Fields’ lifelong dedication to justice extends from courtroom to community through CCF donor-advised fund

Retired Circuit Judge Richard Fields sits in his wood-paneled office in his West Ashley home, surrounded by evidence of a…

November 7, 2019

With 350th year weeks away, Charleston calls on businesses, events to get in on the party

The Coastal Community Foundation has signed on as the “philanthropic arm” of Charleston 350 Commemoration committee.

The Post and Courier

November 6, 2019

How we’re working with our donors to improve South Carolina education

Communities across the state have called on our state leaders to pass comprehensive education reform, to address everything from teacher…

November 5, 2019

Exploring economic mobility in the Lowcountry, a deeper look at Access to Economic Opportunity

On Tuesday, October 29, CCF hosted a Philanthropy Engagement Session to explore the topic of economic mobility as a deeper…

October 25, 2019

International African American Museum breaks ground with support from CCF donors

Coastal Community Foundation is proud to have been a part of the journey to the groundbreaking of the International…

September 19, 2019

Meet the 2019 Pinckney Scholars

A new school year. A fresh start. CCF is honored to present this year’s Pinckney Scholars – a group of…

September 4, 2019

How to help the Bahamas recover from Hurricane Dorian

The destruction left in Hurricane Dorian’s wake this week is unlike anything the Bahamas has ever seen. The most powerful…

June 28, 2019

One way we're investing in equitable economic opportunities — and how to get involved

If you’re a financial news buff, you’ve probably heard of the rapidly growing impact investing trend over the last few…