We work to inspire and influence positive change by awarding grants, conducting research on poverty issues, advocating for stronger policies, and providing resources to the greater community as it relates to poverty. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is at the core of our work and who we are as a Foundation.
Stories of Impact
See how our grantee partners are changing lives and helping reduce poverty across South Carolina.

Grantee Partners
Explore the nonprofits we support that are meeting the immediate needs, working to break the cycle and developing systems to bring individuals and families out of poverty.
Resources
To better understand poverty across South Carolina and to learn how we are working to make our state more equitable please explore these resources.
Since our founding
Distributed more than
$82M
to help alleviate poverty in South Carolina.
Distributed more than
3,200
grants to nonprofits that work to reduce poverty.
Invested more than
$7M
in education-related grants across the state.
Latest Updates
News
17 May, 2023
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $1.4 Million in Grants Statewide
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $1.4 Million in Grants Statewide SOUTH CAROLINA - (May 17, 2023) The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 92 grants totaling...
News
31 October, 2022
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $837,000 in Grants Statewide
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $837,000 in Grants Statewide SOUTH CAROLINA - (October 31, 2022) The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000...
News
5 August, 2022
An Interview With Our New Foundation President Donna L. Waites
An Interview With Our New Foundation President Donna L. Waites Tell us more about your path that brought you to Sisters of Charity Foundation and what drew you to lead...