Annual Meeting 2025:

Mission-Aligned: Data-Informed

We were so thankful to see so many familiar faces at our Annual Meeting last Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who made it! The work we do, and the work of Spartanburg County non-profits, would not be possible without the support of our fundholders, donors, and community members!

If You Missed It, We Have Exciting News To Share!

This 45-minute film highlights the work of the Spartanburg County Foundation with a focus on the organization's work in 2024 in fulfillment of its mission to IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL SPARTANBURG COUNTY RESIDENTS. This film highlights the Foundation's collaboration with 2024 Spartanburg Community Fund Grantees - PROJECT REST, RUTHS GLEANINGS, and REBUILDING TOGETHER. It also includes updates on the 2024 DISASTER RELIEF efforts, the 20th anniversary of the GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, and spotlights on new individual, group, and corporate fundholders who opened funds with the Foundation in 2024. The campaign to build SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY FUND is also highlighted. The fund is used to provide grants to nonprofit organizations providing services to residents across Spartanburg County.

We thank our videographer, Eric Williams, with Creative MMD, for his incredible work on this film!

After Pastor Nannie Jefferies began visiting the incarcerated children of parishioners as part of the outreach of Maranatha Church in Spartanburg, SC, she discovered a new ministry. In 2014, she founded Angels Charge Ministry, an organization that works to reduce recidivism for women. In the years since, more than 500 women have been provided a comprehensive support system after leaving prison - empowering them with the tools, resources, and physical and mental care to live full, self-sufficient lives. The 2025 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change recognized Nannie's most recent efforts to build collaborative partnerships, resulting in more affordable housing options for the "Angels" completing the ministry program. The award was presented at the 2025 Spartanburg County Foundation Annual Meeting held on April 22, 2025, at the Chapman Cultural Center. The recognition includes a $5,000 grant directed by the award recipient to a nonprofit organization serving Spartanburg County residents. Nannie directed the grant to benefit Angels Charge Ministry. Click here to learn more about the award.

Launch of the Spartanburg Community Fund!

As you may already know, we have launched our updated Spartanburg Community Fund Campaign! We want everyone to have the chance to contribute to this fund, which will build philanthropic and non-profit work all throughout Spartanburg County! The Spartanburg Community Fund represents the collective power of individuals and organizations coming together to support the County’s future. By donating to the Spartanburg Community Fund, YOU help create an ongoing cycle of support to increase educational achievement, economic mobility, quality of life, and nonprofit effectiveness.

Thank You for Allowing Us to Continue Serving You as Your Community Foundation!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

We sincerely thank the following sponsors of our 2025 Annual Meeting. Their generosity has made it possible to underwrite the event, ensuring that Foundation resources can be used to meet present and future community needs.

IMPACT Sponsors

• Ivey Family Foundation

INNOVATION Sponsors

• Contec, Inc.
• Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Falatok
• Prime Buchholz

PHILANTHROPY Sponsors

• BMW Manufacturing Co.,LLC
• Mr. and Mrs. Vic Bailey, III
• Belle & John Montgomery
• Cha & William Gee
• Bob & Carolyn Wynn
• South State Bank

COMMUNITY Sponsors

• Rita Allison
• Susan Bridges
• Gloria & Leland Close
• Colonial Trust Company
• CWS Insurance Agency
• Gerrod Allison Agency, Inc.
• Gibbs Charitable Foundation
• Marianna & Roger Habisreutinger
• Horace & J.Ruth Littlejohn
• Loop Recruiting
• Cathy & Jim McCabe
• MUSE 134, Woodruff, SC
• Park National Bank
• Bobby & Dixie Pinson
• Ricky & Betsy Richardson

Thank you to the SPARTANBURG ART MUSEUM for hosting our Trustees Emeriti gathering before the Annual Meeting.

We also thank the Chapman Cultural Center staff for their support with our event logistics!

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