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
Systems Change Journey
9 November, 2023
Philanthropy Engaging in Advocacy: A Necessity
Philanthropy Engaging in Advocacy: A NecessityBy Chynna A. Phillips, Senior Director of Policy and Research Impact--a small word with endless possibilities. When considering our impact over time, we began to...
News
18 October, 2023
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $877,000 Million in Grants Statewide
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $877,000 in Grants Statewide SOUTH CAROLINA - (October 18, 2023) The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 100 grants totaling $877,000...
Systems Change Journey
20 September, 2023
Strategy as a Living, Breathing Guide
Strategy as a Living, Breathing Guide By Donna L. Waites, President Over time, the Foundation has directly awarded nearly $81 million in grants which represents over 3,100 grants. But how...
