The Kershaw County Endowment operates under the umbrella of Central Carolina Community Foundation, and this relationship eliminates the need for Kershaw County to maintain a separate IRS tax status. By taking advantage of this relationship, Kershaw County Endowment avoids the costs and administrative burdens of a separate foundation.
The Kershaw County Endowment accepts gifts from individuals, families, businesses, private foundations, charitable trusts, civic associations and other nonprofit organizations. Earnings from this endowment will provide grants to meet community needs within Kershaw County by helping existing charitable programs and nonprofit organizations. It is this principal investment that builds the resources to support Kershaw nonprofits today and forever.
A local, volunteer Board of Advisors guides the Kershaw County Endowment with technical assistance and management support services provided by Central Carolina Community Foundation staff. As a member of Kershaw County, you have the opportunity to express your commitment to this community through local, tax-deductible gifts. These gifts assure that your county benefits to the full extent from the endowment fund.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Kershaw County Endowment, click here. Select 'a specific fund' and type Kershaw County Endowment. If you have questions regarding the Endowment contact Jo Bull, Chief Operating Officer, at 803.254.5601 x326 or jo@yourfoundation.org.
Organizations that serve Kershaw County may apply for a grant up to $1,000 from the Kershaw County Endowment Fund. In addition, nonprofits may apply for grants through the competitive grantmaking process administered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, according to their needs.
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Grantmaking Guidelines Grant Application Budget Form Final Report
To read about the most recent grants awarded, click here.
American Red Cross of Central South Carolina Communities in Schools of Kershaw County The Family Resource Center Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands Inc. Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County Historic Camden Foundation Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Kershaw County Historical Society Kershaw County Humane Society Kershaw County Literacy Association Kershaw County School District Kershaw County Teen Health Promotion United Way of Kershaw County The Upton Trio
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