Making positive change happen in coastal South Carolina by uniting people and investing resources since 1974.

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Coastal Community Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Impact

Since 1974, Coastal Community Foundation has granted more than $425 million to 5,800+ nonprofits and awarded more than $8 million in scholarships to 4,000 students.

Coastal Community Foundation Through the Years

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“I think it will give so many students the opportunity to go be who they want to be and fulfill so many dreams they may not have believed they could fulfill. I think it’s a program of hopes and dreams.”

—Christian Carter, Reverend Pinckney Scholar
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“With humble beginnings of only $9,000, the Foundation has grown into the largest grantmaking entity in South Carolina serving donors and nonprofits in the nine counties of the Lowcountry region.” — Read more about CCF’s 50 Year History HERE

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“You can gift money that is expended today and you can make a difference, but then it’s gone. But with an endowment, you can spend a little bit of money today and invest the rest and make a difference forever.”

—Tom Anderson, Fundholder
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“The Coastal Community Foundation has allowed us to keep thousands of families safe in not only their homes but their cherished communities. Countless lives throughout the Tricounty have been impacted through costly but critical home repairs, thanks to the amazing advocacy of CCF. We are truly grateful for all the resources Coastal Community Foundation brings to the Lowcountry!”

—Operation HOME, CCF Grantee

Upcoming Events

Be the reason why...
our 50th Anniversary is one to remember.
Nominate a Nonprofit
June 12- August 2, 2024

The Richard Hendry Nonprofit Impact Award recognizes a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated outstanding service and significantly impacted the coastal communities of South Carolina. To learn more and nominate a nonprofit click here.

Save the Date
Saturday, November 23, 2024

CCF’s 50th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Gaillard Center in Charleston on Saturday November 23. Click here to learn more!

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