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.

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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

Guiding local philanthropy together. 

Rhonda Dean

Rhonda Dean

Vice President, Board Management
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Nia Scarboro

Board and Grants Specialist