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.

Women in Philanthropy Awarded Matching Grant



To encourage the growth and sustainability of Women in Philanthropy, the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry recently vote... 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>
The Button Tin
<em>On March 10 and 11, 2010, the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) held its annual conference on Hilton Head Island.  As a co-chair f... MORE>

Bluffton Self Help

Escalating costs for housing in southern Beaufort County continue to result in costly rents and mortgages for the population served by Bluffton Self…MORE>

Greater Bluffton Community Fund

The Greater Bluffton Community Fund has been created to support current and future community needs and opportunities in this rapidly growing region.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>

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>

Mitzi Ganelin

A child of the Depression, Mitzi Ganelin grew up in a caring family always knowing she had a center and was loved. “Other…MORE>