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COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

N Charleston, SC, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7390313
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

N Charleston, SC, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7390313
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1974

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Coastal Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in its local region, having paid out $26 million in grants to 1,080 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CREATE COMMUNITIES RICH IN EQUITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND WELL-BEING BY UNITING PEOPLE AND INVESTING RESOURCES SO THAT ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE A PATHWAY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
Total Funding Given

$26M

2024
Grantees funded
1.1K
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

459

Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
D
Darrin Goss
Board Member
J
Jane Litz
Board Member
C
Catherine C Lacour
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 460 grants, totaling nearly $26 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,060 grantees. Recent grantees include MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, University of South Carolina Educational Foundation, and NEW MORNING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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