Strengthening Community

Staff News

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Hires New President and CEO

Following a nationwide search, led by the Kittleman executive search firm, Aaron Falk has been named President and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Falk is scheduled to assume the role in January 2026. Falk most recently served for four years as CEO & President of Kern Community Foundation in Bakersfield, CA.

2025 Annual Report

Cultivating Futures, Enriching Lives

CFL is excited to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report! Learn how CFL partners with generous donors and dedicated nonprofits to create opportunities in our four-county region, plus read about CFL's New Funds,, Grants, Endowed Funds, Donors, Financials, Legacy Society, Leadership and much more!

Community Award

CFL accepting nominations for the 2026 Joan and Wade Webster Community Impact Award!

Established in 2022 by CFL, with the generous support of Joan and Wade Webster, the award recognizes an individual in CFL's service region of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton or Jasper County that has made a recent, significant positive impact in the Lowcountry through volunteering with an organization, nonprofit, or for a cause

Nonprofits

Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence: First-Year Triumph

When Community Foundation of the Lowcountry launched its Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence in September of 2024, we prepared and hoped for the best. After a year chock full of workshops and training programs, we can proudly report that year one was a resounding success!

Grants

CFL Awards Over $500,000 in Impact Grants

In its first Impact Grants cycle of fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $506,500 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations!

For Donors

Turn Your Philanthropic Dream Into Reality

We work with generous people like you to channel your charitable goals into impactful giving strategies. We make setting up a fund easy and fulfilling. Let us help you turn your passion into action!