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



Women in Philanthropy, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, recently awarded grants in the amount of $25,000 to area nonprofits. W... MORE >
Community Conversations is a series of videos highlighting the work of the Community Foundation. Click below to take a look.
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When I was in my graduate program in counseling, my instructors all were on a first-name basis with the students. Instead of Professor Jones, it was Bill. Instead of Dr. Bradley, it ... 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>

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>

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>

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>