Central Carolina Community Foundation

Central Carolina Community Foundation Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving 11 Midlands counties through collaborative philanthropy.

At the Central Carolina Community Foundation, we strive to increase philanthropic activity in the Midlands by promoting and facilitating philanthropy. Together with our donors, we are one of the largest funders of nonprofits in the region. Since our founding in 1984, we have awarded more than $240 million in grants and scholarships designed to invest back into the Midlands community. The Foundation collaborates with the individuals, families, businesses, and organizations of the Midlands to create a variety of funds, grants, and scholarships. This community collaboration has helped us accrue more than $180 million in assets, including more than 500 funds that are strategically awarded for maximum reinvestment back into the Midlands.

A day of connection, collaboration, and teamwork at Saluda Shoals Park!Our team recently stepped away from our daily rou...
10/13/2026

A day of connection, collaboration, and teamwork at Saluda Shoals Park!

Our team recently stepped away from our daily routines for our annual staff retreat! This year focused on learning, collaborating, and strengthening our connections with one another.

It was a beautiful day filled with laughter, encouragement, opportunities to explore our individual CliftonStrengths, and a few challenges that pushed us outside our comfort zones! We left with a deeper understanding of the unique strengths each person brings to our team and how we can use them to work together more effectively and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
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October 8 is National Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day - a day to recognize a simple, flexible approach to charitable giving...
10/08/2026

October 8 is National Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day - a day to recognize a simple, flexible approach to charitable giving that helps individuals, families, and businesses turn their values into lasting impact.

With a Donor Advised Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation, you can simplify your giving while gaining a local partner with deep knowledge of the Midlands. Make one charitable contribution, recommend grants to eligible organizations, and access personalized guidance to help you make informed decisions about the places and communities you care about.

Ensure your giving is guided by expertise, aligned with your values, and invested in lasting local impact. Learn more about Donor Advised Funds at Central Carolina Community Foundation: https://www.yourfoundation.org/start-a-charitable-fund
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You know your clients. We know philanthropy. Together, we can help them give with greater purpose.Attorneys, accountants...
10/06/2026

You know your clients. We know philanthropy. Together, we can help them give with greater purpose.

Attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other trusted professionals are often the first to know when a client is thinking about charitable giving. You do not have to navigate those conversations alone.

Central Carolina Community Foundation works alongside you, bringing philanthropic expertise and deep knowledge of the Midlands to the table. Whether your client has a clear charitable vision or is just beginning to explore what is possible, we can help develop a giving strategy tailored to their goals.

You remain your client’s trusted advisor. We become your charitable partner.

See how we can work together: YourFoundation.org/for-donors/professional-advisors/
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September is South Carolina Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of planning ahead for emerg...
09/24/2026

September is South Carolina Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of planning ahead for emergencies across our state. Preparing for a disaster starts long before one happens, and that includes preparing the resources and partnerships communities will need to respond and recover.

At Central Carolina Community Foundation, preparedness also means connecting generosity with disaster response so that communities have support when emergencies happen. Through the One SC Fund, we connect donors with nonprofits responding to urgent needs across South Carolina. Since 2015, the Fund has provided more than $14 million to local organizations responding to natural disasters and statewide emergencies.

We’re continuing to strengthen how we support communities through disasters, helping coordinate resources and build stronger systems for response and recovery. Our work extends beyond immediate emergencies, focusing on being there before, during, and after a disaster as communities prepare, recover, and rebuild.

Learn more about Preparedness Month at: https://www.scemd.org/news/september-is-preparedness-month-in-south-carolina/

Learn more about our role in disaster response at OneSCFund.org.
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Close family, friends, and colleagues recently gathered to celebrate the retirement of Kevin Patten, our Chief Financial...
09/23/2026

Close family, friends, and colleagues recently gathered to celebrate the retirement of Kevin Patten, our Chief Financial Officer, after 10 years of dedicated service to Central Carolina Community Foundation. It was a special opportunity to recognize Kevin’s decade of service, the relationships he has built, and the many ways he has contributed to the Foundation and our work across the Midlands.

Throughout his time with the Foundation, Kevin has been a trusted steward of our financial resources and a steady presence behind so much of what we do. His leadership, care, and commitment have helped build a strong foundation that allows us to serve our community, support generosity, and manage resources with integrity.

Kevin’s impact reaches far beyond numbers and financial statements. It can be seen in the colleagues he has supported, the thoughtful approach he has brought to his work, and his commitment to our mission every day.

We are grateful for all Kevin has given to the Foundation and our community over the past 10 years, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter filled with relaxation, time with family, and new adventures!
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Our new website is a place to connect with the people, opportunities, and ideas shaping communities across the Midlands....
09/21/2026

Our new website is a place to connect with the people, opportunities, and ideas shaping communities across the Midlands.

Whether you are a resident interested in what’s happening in your community, a donor looking for ways to give back, a nonprofit searching for resources and funding, or a student pursuing a scholarship, YourFoundation.org makes it easier to find what matters to you.

With help from our web development partner, 37 Gears, we’ve created a site that makes it easier to discover local data and insights, find opportunities to get involved, learn how generosity is making a difference, and get to know the work happening alongside communities across our region.

There’s a lot happening across the Midlands. Come find your place in it at YourFoundation.org.
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09/21/2026

What an amazing video encompassing Erin Johnson, our Chief Community Impact Officer, and the heart she brings to her relationships, her work, and our community. We're so happy to celebrate Erin and the leadership, dedication, and care that are reflected in everything she does!

Our team traded the office for the outdoors this week and went kayaking together on the Saluda River!As a local partner ...
09/17/2026

Our team traded the office for the outdoors this week and went kayaking together on the Saluda River!

As a local partner of the Knight Foundation, we’re fortunate to support and experience work that helps make Columbia a more vibrant and connected place. This week, we had the opportunity to experience some of the nature Columbia has to offer through a kayaking trip with the City of Columbia, a recent John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund grantee, and see our community from a new perspective.

With City of Columbia kayaking guides leading the way, we spent the day paddling, having fun, and enjoying time together as a team. It was a great opportunity to strengthen connections, try something different, and enjoy the natural beauty Columbia has to offer!
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Bringing people together is at the heart of what we do, and great things can happen when people have a place to come tog...
09/16/2026

Bringing people together is at the heart of what we do, and great things can happen when people have a place to come together!

One way Central Carolina Community Foundation supports our community is by making our Collaboration Zone available to people and organizations looking for a welcoming place to meet, connect, and collaborate at an affordable cost.

Located in Columbia’s BullStreet District, our space can accommodate groups of up to 60 people and includes flexible room arrangements, technology for in-person and virtual meetings, a reception area, and a private meeting room.

And now, reserving the space is easier than ever! Our new website includes a simple online booking option where you can learn more about the space, explore setup ideas for your group, and request your date.

Learn more and book the Collaboration Zone at: https://www.yourfoundation.org/for-the-community/use-our-space/
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Join us in congratulating Erin Johnson, our Chief Community Impact Officer, on being named a 2026 Women of Distinction h...
09/14/2026

Join us in congratulating Erin Johnson, our Chief Community Impact Officer, on being named a 2026 Women of Distinction honoree by Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands!

Last week, Erin was honored alongside other women from across our community who exemplify the courage, confidence, and character at the heart of Girl Scouts.

Central Carolina Community Foundation is proud to have sponsored this year’s Women of Distinction event. We celebrate Erin as she joins a special legacy of Foundation leaders who have received this honor, including our President & CEO, Georgia Mjartan, and former President & CEO, JoAnn Turnquist.

We're so grateful for Erin’s leadership and the impact she continues to make across the Midlands!
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2142 Boyce Street, Ste 402
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