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 Awards Grants

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Women in Philanthropy, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded nine grants in the areas of visual, pe... MORE >

Community Conversations is a series of videos highlighting the work of the Community Foundation. Click below to take a look.

Everyday Questions
Many times, the staff members at the Community Foundation are sought out by nonprofit board and staff members to provide expertise on a number of topics. Planned giving, social media,... MORE>

Beaufort County School District

In October 2007, community leaders and educators across Beaufort County were asked to Envision Education Excellence. “What would it looks like if every…MORE>

DragonBoat Beaufort Fund

Local cancer survivors, and water sport enthusiasts who wish to support them, are forming a Beaufort mixed recreational and racing DragonBoat team.MORE>

Programs for Exceptional People

John enjoys everything about his job. “I like everything” was his quick response to the question that had barely left this interviewer's lips.…MORE>

Joan and Wade Webster

Joan and Wade Webster established their scholarship fund at the Community Foundation in 1996 — it was the first. Since then, more than…MORE>

Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land is the only national nonprofit working exclusively to preserve land for public enjoyment and to improve the health…MORE>