The success of the Community Foundation has always been defined by the tangible benefits we deliver to the people of Greenville County.  Through our donors and an exceptional network of local organizations, we are proud to help great things happen in Greenville.

Read more about five major initiatives we're supporting:

Kroc Center is becoming a reality with $1 million in support from the Community Foundation. 

Lake Conestee Nature Park overcome environmental problems to become the southern hub of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Homes for Teachers helps make homeownership a reality and retains our high-quality teachers.

Greenville Women Giving, a special initiative of the Community Foundation, grows to become a major donor to local charities. 

Greenville Forward nurtures the goals and initiatives of Vision 2025 into reality.

News & Events

Grants News:  The Hollingsworth Funds online grant application for 2010 will be available on July 2nd on this website.

The Community Foundation announces $135,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 22 nonprofit organizations in Greenville County.  See the pictures from the party honoring the grant recipients and our volunteers on the Grants Review Committee.

Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit is a new monthly marketing series for nonprofits.  See the details and register now.

See the 2010 Giving Back Awards video.  Congratulations to David & Susan Shi who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and to award recipients Mary Burnet Johnston, CDS, Radii & Hill Mullikin, T & S Brass and Bronze Works, and Anita Pacylowski-Justo.

Growing By Giving:  see the recipients of the 2010 Giving Back Awards and the Upstate Charitable Events Calendar for 2010.

Read about the new strategic plan  that will guide the Community Foundation for the next five years.

 News Archive

Making a Difference

Buck and Margaret Welling - a personal and professional impact on charitable giving in Greenville County.