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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Foothills Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $6.5 million in grants paid to 44 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To nurtue charitable wealth in the community for the perpetual benefit of the people in the surrounding area. the foundatioin channels gifts from private and corporate donors to a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations in the surrounding area.
Total Funding Given
$6.5M
2025
Grantees funded
44
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.2K
R
R Dean Woods
Board Member
A
Ann Herbert
Board Member
J
John Miller Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Foothills Community Foundation?
No. Foothills Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Foothills Community Foundation give?
Foothills Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina and Illinois. 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 Foothills Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Foothills Community Foundation fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,806. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Foothills Community Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Foothills Community Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Foothills Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Foothills Community Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include See Schedule O, GREATER ANDERSON MUSICAL ARTS CONSORTIUM, and DOCLINK INC ANMED HEALTH NORTH CAMPUS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Foothills Community Foundation?
Foothills Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.