Sumter Community Foundation accepts gifts from individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofit organizations. These gifts go into a permanent endowment to provide for the needs of Sumter County. Earnings from this endowment provide grants to existing charitable programs and nonprofit organizations.
The grants given through Sumter Community Foundation provide nonprofits in the community with resources to ensure ongoing positive growth. A local board of advisors reviews the proposals and makes grant decisions. For additional information regarding Sumter Community Foundation grants, see Affiliate Funds in the Nonprofit Resources section.
Board of Advisors John M. Brabham, Jr. Kathleen Fox Creech William E. DuRant, Jr. Lee A. McLeod Hubert D. Osteen, Jr. Lorin P. Palmer Phillip G. Palmer Victoria L. Shaw Larry C. Weston William F. Young Organizations that have received grants from Sumter Community Foundaiton:
Four Bridges Community Development Corporation Light of Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center Mental Health America of Sumter County Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Santee Senior Services South Sumter Resource Center Success By 6 of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Sumter County Disabilities & Special Needs Boards Sumter County Historical Society Sumter County Museum Sumter Gallery of Art Sumter Senior Services United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties Wateree Aids Task Force YMCA Sumterprinter friendly version
