Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Welcome! Community Foundation of the Lowcountry serves the counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties in South Carolina. We exist to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on key community issues.

Community Foundation Awards Scholarships



Hilton Head Island, SC - - The Community Foundation has awarded $67,300 in new scholarships from 10 local scholarship funds over the past few months. ... MORE >
Together for Beaufort began as an effort by the leadership of the public, private and non-profit sectors in Beaufort County to bring our community together around clear and compelling goals that can unify us as a people. MORE>
Brain Freeze
Last weekend I saw a beautiful toddler having an ice cream cone.  He was so happy and excited!  And then all of a sudden, he started to scream, shoved his cone at his mother,... MORE>

Bluffton Farmers Market

“It started with a conversation between two friends on how to support local farmers and benefit our community,” remembered Ed McCullough.MORE>

Programs for Exceptional People

John enjoys everything about his job. “I like everything” was his quick response to the question that had barely left this interviewer's lips.…MORE>

Technical College of the Lowcountry

On today's menu - fruit tarts from scratch. Chef Neal Winn begins the class by instructing the students on the preparation of short…MORE>

Julius and Ann Scott

Julius and Ann Scott established The Ann and Julius Scott Charity at the Community Foundation in 2001. “The Community Foundation was the perfect…MORE>

Second Helpings

In one day alone, a Second Helpings truck manned by two volunteers will make up to twelve pickups from groceries and restaurants and…MORE>