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.

Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits



Hilton Head Island - - The Hilton Head Island Foundation Endowment Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, and other designated fu... 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>
From Whence Cometh My Help?
In these economic times, every nonprofit organization and business I know is looking for ways to improve operating efficiency.  Do you layoff or furlough staff?  Do you reduc... MORE>

Beaufort County School District

In October 2007, community leaders and educators across Beaufort County were asked to Envision Education Excellence. “What would it looks like if every…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>

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>

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>

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>