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.

$176,735 Awarded in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Bringing its total grantmaking to almost $38 million since 1994, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry recently awarded $176,735 in grants. Th... MORE >

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

If YOU Were a Grantmaker, What Would You Support?
Imagine that you are on the board of a foundation, and you have a large number of requests for support in front of you, and limited dollars. What types of requests would you consider? ... MORE>

Dick and Ginny Lundy

Dick Lundy first came to Hilton Head Island in 1973 for a convention. Their future would soon guide them back as he and…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>

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>

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>