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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Columbia, SC, US
501(c)3
EIN
57-0793960
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Columbia, SC, US
501(c)3
EIN
57-0793960
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Central Carolina Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in South Carolina, with additional funding in Colorado and North Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND INCREASE PHILANTHROPY TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GIVING.
Total Funding Given

$17.3M

2023
Grantees funded
994
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

455

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Kevin Patten
Board Member
M
Michelle Hardy
Board Member
E
Erin Johnson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Colorado, and North Carolina. 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 CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 460 grants, totaling nearly $17.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 990 grantees. Recent grantees include Columbia International University, NEW MORNING, and University of South Carolina Educational Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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