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>
Smorgasbord
My father, whose parents made him painfully aware of the hardships of the Great Depression, felt that there was little closer to heaven on earth than an “all you can eat” buffet. ... 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>

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>

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>

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>