Guiding local philanthropy together.
Cherokee County Community Foundation
Cherokee County Community Foundation
Your local community foundation
The Cherokee County Community Foundation was established in 1994 by local leaders to encourage philanthropy and secure resources to address local issues. The Foundation brings together charitable donors, community leaders and nonprofits to make positive impacts in Cherokee County, S.C.
The Foundation supports the good work of local nonprofits through grantmaking. Since inception, it has awarded more than $500,000 to dozens of nonprofits.
You can give at any level to support community grantmaking by the Cherokee County Community Foundation Board of Advisors. These volunteers thoughtfully award grants to nonprofits serving the local community.
Local grantmaking
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awards multiple grants each year, supporting causes that are important to the local community.
Board of Advisors
Michael Bridges, Chair, Concord Baptist Church
Reed Brown, Vice Chair, Brown Packing Co., Inc.
Jackie Bridges, Civic Leader
Kelly Curtis, City of Gaffney, Main Street Director
Christine Little Gregory, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Ben Kochenower, Cline Brandt Kochenower & Co., P.A.
LeighAnn Moon, City of Gaffney
Amanda Painter, Spartanburg Community College
Cody Sossamon, The Gaffney Ledger
Candace Waters, Palmetto Christian Academy of Gaffney
Get in touch
Rhonda Dean
Vice President, Board Management
Nia Scarboro
Board and Grants Specialist