CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Columbia, SC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
57-0793960
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Columbia, SC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
57-0793960
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Central Carolina Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Central Carolina region. In 2024, it paid out a total of $21 million across 1,085 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
WE PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND INCREASE PHILANTHROPY TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GIVING.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Columbia International University
$12.6M
7%
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
$7.4M
4%
NEW MORNING
$5.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
485
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 2024, CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 490 grants, totaling nearly $21 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 1,090 grantees. Recent grantees include Columbia International University, 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 CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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