FRANCES P BUNNELLE FOUNDATION COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SC
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Bunnelle Foundation Community Initiatives
THE FRANCES P. BUNNELLE FOUNDATION SERVES THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY REGION THROUGH A ROBUST GRANTMAKING PROGRAM AND LEADS OTHER IMPORTANT COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVES. THE BUNNELLE CENTER: IN 2021, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO MAKE MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE TO NONPROFITS SERVICE GEORGETOWN COUNTY. THE BUILDING INCLUDES TWO MEETING ROOMS, ONE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE 50+ PEOPLE, AND ANOTHER SMALL MEETING ROOM THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE 12. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THESE MEETING ROOMS HAVE OPERATED AT A REDUCED CAPACITY TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY GUIDELINES. VIRTUAL MEETING TECHNOLOGY WAS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE, AND HEAVILY UTILIZED IN 2021, IN ORDER TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT BUSINESS NEEDS. PALMETTO GIVING DAY: THE FOUNDATION WAS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE PALMETTO GIVING DAY IN 2021 WITH MATCHING FUNDS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. $2,127,031 WAS RAISED OVER A 36-HOUR PERIOD THROUGH ONLINE GIVING TO SUPPORT 50 ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE GEORGETOWN COUNTY. PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITIES: IN 2021 THE FOUNDATION HOSTED THE 3RD PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITIES CAREER EXPO, THIS TIME VIRTUALLY, WHICH REACHED OVER 4,000 8TH GRADERS FROM 10 COUNTIES, CONNECTING THEM WITH CAREER EDUCATION AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES WITH 50 REGIONAL EMPLOYERS IN AN INTERACTIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$633.6KGrantmaking for Community Support
GRANTMAKING: IN 2021 THE FOUNDATION AWARDED $1.89M IN GRANTS TO 84 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT GEORGETOWN COUNTY IN THE AREAS THAT MEET THE BUNNELLE MISSION. THESE GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: 45 GRANTS TOTALING $354,825 SUPPORTING HUMAN NEEDS PROGRAMS, 82 GRANTS TOTALING $513,296 SUPPORTING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 49 GRANTS TOTALING $606,190 SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 21 GRANTS TOTALING $247,200 SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS, 17 GRANTS TOTALING $149,865 SUPPORTING HEALTH INITIATIVES, 3 GRANTS TOTALING $17,500 SUPPORTING COMMUNITY CHURCHES, AND 1 GRANT FOR $2,500 SUPPORTING THE ARTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.9MCradle to Career Initiative
CRADLE TO CAREER: THE CRADLE TO CAREER (C2C) INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS THE BUNNELLE FOUNDATION'S WORK TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY WILL HAVE THE CHARACTER, COMPETENCIES, CREATIVITY AND MOTIVATION REQUIRED FOR TRADITIONAL AND NEW ECONOMY JOBS. THE INITIATIVE WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE TREND OF YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING GEORGETOWN COUNTY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO A LACK OF OPPORTUNITY IN THE AREA, PROMOTING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITY IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY. PROJECTS INCLUDE INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, A YOUTH BOARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND DEVELOPMENT A MOBILE APP FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––
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