We believe community philanthropy is about much more than a transaction between donor and grant recipient. By giving through Coastal Community Foundation, you join us on a journey to truly understand and respond to the needs of our communities in coastal South Carolina. With our deep knowledge of this region and its opportunities, we help you give back in a way that’s meaningful to both you and your community. Like you, we feel this place is special. It’s worth preserving, worth improving and worth fighting for. Join us at Coastal Community Foundation, and be the reason why our region thrives.

Personalized Service.
Personalized Service.
We build relationships with our donors to understand what inspires them, while matching them with opportunities to make a lasting impact.
Local expertise.
Local expertise.
As a regional organization firmly planted in coastal South Carolina, we offer donors a truly local perspective of emerging trends, best practices and latest community needs.
Wise investment.
Wise investment.
Our investment strategies are aimed at growing our shared resources to broaden our donors’ impact and ensure our funds for community needs never run out.

Donor Impact Spotlight

Late anonymous donors who created and gave millions through The Beaufort Fund revealed to be ‘unassuming’ Dataw Island couple

With their recent passing and the blessing of their remaining family members, the Foundation has the honor to reveal for the first time that the donors of The Beaufort Fund were the late Joanne and Alan Moses of Dataw Island, S.C.

Donor Impact Spotlight

Long-time CCF donor, Harriett Daughtridge, celebrates 25 years of giving back to the Charleston community

In November, the Daughtridge Family Endowment Fund will celebrate its 25th anniversary at Coastal Community Foundation. Recently, Harriett Daughtridge took a moment to reflect on the past 25 years of giving through CCF.

Donor Impact Spotlight

Clay and Nicole Middleton create innovative scholarship fund at CCF to help “C students” reach their potential

Clay and Nicole Middleton are two of Coastal Community Foundation’s newest fundholders, having recently established the Clay & Nicole Middleton Family Fund to provide average students with potential the financial assistance necessary to continue their education.

Donor Impact Spotlight

Glenn and Mary Workman leave philanthropic legacy supporting Summerville community

The late Glenn and Mary Workman embody what it means to create a meaningful philanthropic legacy — one that lives beyond them to continue supporting their beloved community of Summerville.

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