Foothills Community Foundation

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Mary Pickens on her promotion to Vice President at Foothills Community Foundation!
Mary joined FCF in January 2024, focusing on relationships with fund holders and communication with donors and advisors. A native of Anderson and Duke University graduate, she's thrilled to keep serving her hometown in this new role.
Please join us in congratulating Mary on this well-deserved promotion!

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming Toni Hicks to the Foothills Community Foundation team as our new Director of Accounting and Finance!

Toni brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience in the Anderson community, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for the Anderson County United Way. A resident of Anderson for more than 40 years, she leads with heart and a genuine belief in "neighbors helping neighbors."

When she's not at the office, Toni and her family love exploring downtown Anderson's parks, trails, and local events.

Welcome to the team, Toni!

08/05/2026

$3.57 million. $6.45 million. $10.28 million. Three years of grantmaking by our fundholders through Foothills Community Foundation. Full numbers in our Q2 newsletter, linked on our blog. https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/28/2026

Foothills Community Foundation had its biggest year yet: $10,279,844 distributed through 883 grants thanks to the generosity of our fundholders. Read about the year, and what it means for donors, on our blog and in our new Q2 newsletter. https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/23/2026

New tax rules change how charitable gifts are deducted, and timing matters more than before. We break down what it means for itemizers and non itemizers in our latest blog post and Q2 newsletter. https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/17/2026

Philanthropy touches every corner of our community.
During fiscal year 2025, grants supported:
• Education
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Community Services
• Arts & Culture
• Environment & Greenspace
• Health
• Youth & Recreation
The diversity of these grants reflects the many ways generosity improves quality of life throughout our region.
Find out more at: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/13/2026

Building community through vision and partnership.
Foothills Community Foundation is proud to serve as fiscal sponsor for tba and support projects that enhance public spaces, celebrate local history, and strengthen Anderson's sense of place.
Together, we're helping create a community that future generations will enjoy and appreciate.
Find out more at: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/10/2026

A legacy beyond the fairway. The Dee Watkins Anderson Country Club Scholarship preserves an important piece of Anderson history while supporting future generations of student golfers from T.L. Hanna and Westside High Schools. Through education, leadership, and opportunity, the legacy of the Anderson Country Club continues to make an impact.
Find out more at: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

07/07/2026

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Bill Barnette Band Scholarship honors a former Walhalla High School band director and is awarded to the school's top band student.

Congratulations to:
• Titus James Keylon – Clemson University