Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Welcome! Community Foundation of the Lowcountry serves the counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties in South Carolina. We exist to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on key community issues.

Women in Philanthropy Awarded Matching Grant



To encourage the growth and sustainability of Women in Philanthropy, the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry recently vote... MORE >
Together for Beaufort began as an effort by the leadership of the public, private and non-profit sectors in Beaufort County to bring our community together around clear and compelling goals that can unify us as a people. MORE>
The Button Tin
<em>On March 10 and 11, 2010, the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) held its annual conference on Hilton Head Island.  As a co-chair f... MORE>

Bluffton Self Help

Escalating costs for housing in southern Beaufort County continue to result in costly rents and mortgages for the population served by Bluffton Self…MORE>

Mitzi Ganelin

A child of the Depression, Mitzi Ganelin grew up in a caring family always knowing she had a center and was loved. “Other…MORE>

Habitat for Humanity

In 2004, Janette Ford's mother's day was a little brighter than most. That weekend she moved into her new home in Brendan Woods,…MORE>

Coastal Discovery Museum

The Coastal Discovery Museum has been a part of the Hilton Head Island community and Lowcountry since its incorporation in 1985 and in…MORE>

Bluffton Farmers Market

“It started with a conversation between two friends on how to support local farmers and benefit our community,” remembered Ed McCullough.MORE>