Lowcountry Youth Services awarded $70,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen youth mentoring and leadership programs
December 12, 2025
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), a nonprofit organization empowering youth across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, has received a $70,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Student…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects 3 generations of family land on Johns Island
November 13, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is proud to announce the permanent protection of a 37-acre property on Johns…
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund surpasses $550M in charitable giving in 2024
October 20, 2025
$2.75B in Lifetime Giving The Blackbaud Giving Fund®, a donor-advised fund that brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving, announced the disbursement of more than $558.7…
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Board of Trustees adopts bylaws to establish the CCSD Education Foundation
October 14, 2025At a Special Called meeting on October 1, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the bylaws of the new Charleston County School District…
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The ARK of SC receives $20,000 grant to upgrade critical technology operations infrastructure
October 7, 2025
The ARK of South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD), has received a $20,000 grant from the Medical Society of South…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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Williamsburg Technical College receives $56,500 grant from Power:Ed to create an advanced workforce training center
September 11, 2025
Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) has been awarded a $56,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to sustain and expand its College and Career Navigator (CCN) program.…
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State Agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
September 11, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and fellow state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural…
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Trident United Way announces new board leadership and members
August 20, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Melanie Stith, President of Culture Wins, LLC and Principal, The McNair Group, LLC, as the newly elected Chair of its Board of Directors,…
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Now available! Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, North Strand Helping Hands
July 17, 2025
Food Lockers Enable Neighbors Who Seek Food Assistance to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food…
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The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation announces over $10 million commitment to all Carolinas food banks
June 26, 2025
This commitment includes special, one-time grants to each of the 10 food banks serving North and South Carolina, as well as increased annual gifts to each food bank in early 2026 The…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham
June 9, 2025
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
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Myrtlewood Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament now accepting entries for 2025
June 5, 2025
Event Has Raised Over $65,000 for Local Children MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Myrtlewood Golf Tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina, set to take…
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Trident United Way names experienced nonprofit financial leader Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer
May 29, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Shelton will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, planning and operations, ensuring alignment with the…
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AnMed Foundation receives $52,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
May 28, 2025
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $52,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate’s Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen recently…
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Nexton, Maymont Homes join forces for Brookfield Properties’ May of Caring initiative
May 23, 2025On May 21, teams from Nexton and Maymont Homes, both part of Brookfield Properties’ portfolio, participated in the company’s “May of Caring,” a month-long initiative celebrating community engagement and volunteerism.…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 7, 2025
Francis Marion University Education Foundation (FMUEF), has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Power: Ed awards $95,000 grant to A Father’s Place to prepare young men for fatherhood and life
March 26, 2025
A Father’s Place (AFP), has been awarded a $95,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AFP’s Reality Check Program, which actively engaging both current…
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Grant Philanthropic Advisors secures trademark for Stratlas, a groundbreaking philanthropy tool
March 24, 2025
Grant Philanthropic Advisors announces the trademark of Stratlas, formerly known as the Philanthropy Map. This innovative digital tool provides philanthropists with a user-friendly, data-driven dashboard to visualize and enhance the…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program
March 20, 2025
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – For a second year, Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Krystal Klear Productions will host a cultural heritage event to celebrate Black History Month
February 19, 2025
For its fifth year, Krystal Klear Productions will be hosting its Black History Soul Meet and Eat on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at The Connection @ Hope’s…
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SeamonWhiteside launches Green Square initiative to grow community impact across the Carolinas
February 4, 2025
Company increases commitment to philanthropy across six office locations SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announces the launch of Green Square, a company-wide initiative…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $375,000 in Impact Grants to lowcountry nonprofits
December 18, 2024
In its first Impact Grants cycle of fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $375,000 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations.…
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Empower Charleston awards $150,000 in grants to three local nonprofits
December 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, Empower Charleston proudly announces its commitment of $150,000 in grant funding to three remarkable nonprofits through its Investment Program. The 2025-2026 Investees—AMOR Healing Kitchen, Beyond BASIC, and…
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TD Bank recommits to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s prostate cancer awareness program, SC AMEN
November 19, 2024
TD Bank has committed $100,000 to support the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s SC AMEN program, a community outreach initiative that brings education, screenings and health services assistance to Black men…
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Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates five-year anniversary
November 15, 2024
Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates its five-year anniversary as an independent advisory firm. Since its inception, Grant Philanthropic Advisors has proudly supported dozens of individuals, foundations, family offices and corporations in…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Spartanburg County
November 14, 2024
An affordable college education became a reality on Thursday for hundreds of high-achieving, under-resourced Spartanburg students because of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The expansion was made possible through an…
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Empower Charleston Showcase raises $137,410 for six local nonprofits
October 31, 2024
Empower Charleston announced that its recent Showcase Event successfully raised $137,410 to support six impactful nonprofits serving the Tri-County region. This unique gathering brought together over 200 community leaders, philanthropists,…
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Over 237 wishes granted: Make-A-Wish® South Carolina reflects on a year of hope and milestones
October 22, 2024
Record-breaking fundraising efforts and heartwarming stories highlight another successful year of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. As we close the books on our fiscal year, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
October 21, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced it has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Helping Hands of Georgetown receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more students in its Youth Empowerment Program over the next two years
October 10, 2024
Helping Hands of Georgetown County, has been awarded a $100,000 two-year grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support expanding HHG’s Youth Empowerment Program, (YEP) in…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Charleston’s philanthropic tradition faces unprecedented challenges amid national decline in charitable giving
September 26, 2024
Charleston’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy is facing unprecedented challenges, as the number of people and the total dollars that support nonprofits nationwide has reached a historic low, according to a…
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Revelry Brewing toasts 10-year milestone, decade of giving back with The Green Heart Project
September 18, 2024
Revelry Brewing Company, Charleston’s award-winning brewer of craft beer and boisterous good times, celebrates 10 years of cultivating community since opening its Conroy Street brewery and tasting room in 2014.…
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Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer
September 10, 2024
Trident United Way (TUW) announced leadership promotions and new hires within the organization’s Communications team. These changes underscore TUW’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth in their mission of supporting…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth
July 23, 2024
Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors
July 11, 2024
Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors bringing decades of philanthropic leadership. In his role as Of Counsel with GPA, Porter will make strategic connections to potential clients and thought leaders…
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Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County Leaders in philanthropy
July 3, 2024
Nearly 200 members of Trident United Way Women United and their guests gathered at Trident Technical College to honor four local leaders in philanthropy at the 2024 Women United Awards…
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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary awarded $30,000 grant from Power:Ed for nursing scholarships to help students pursue healthcare careers
June 25, 2024
Mike Rosenfield, Hospital Auxiliary President; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Executive Director; and Janet Porter, Hospital Auxiliary Board Chair The Hospital Auxiliary (HHHA), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients in need in…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024
Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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The Citadel awards honorary degrees in recognition of service to state and national leaders
May 15, 2024
The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2024. Honorary degrees are awarded to the speakers for the commencement ceremonies…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.3 million in grants
May 14, 2024
Foundation Releases 2024 Cycle 1 Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has announced its Cycle 1 grant awards. In this funding distribution, the Foundation awarded 94…
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Bella Conti joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors
April 26, 2024
Bella Conti joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors as the Research and Operations Coordinator. In this new position, Bella works primarily on marketing and operations efforts. Grant Philanthropic Advisors is an independent,…
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