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| Foundation E-Update
November, 2009 |
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Spartanburg County Foundation
 During Thanksgiving Week, we pause and give thanks to all the generous people of Spartanburg for all you do for this community each and every day.
To our nonprofit organizations, we say thank you for being there to meet the needs of our citizens. To our donors, we show appreciation for the opportunity to partner with you in your philanthropy. To all of our community partners, we express gratitude for what you do each and every day to move Spartanburg forward.
The Power of Generosity is at work in this community in so many ways. Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you all.
Sincerely, The Staff of The Spartanburg County Foundation |
Thanksgiving Service Results in a $17,000 Blessing for Total Ministries
The Spartanburg County Foundation sponsored the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. This year's service was hosted by Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church and was attended by more than 500 members of the community.
The Foundation and an anonymous donor each designated a $5,000 matching grant for the offering, which benefited Total Ministries this year. These gifts, coupled with the offering received, resulted in over $17,000 in support for the organization. Total Ministries will use the funding to provide much needed heating assistance to Spartanburg residents this winter.
Thank you Spartanburg! |
 Foundation Accepting Applications for the 2010 Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
The Spartanburg County Foundation's Grassroots Leadership Development Institute is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Class. This institute has graduated more than 120 local leaders who have been equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to make a difference in Spartanburg.
Please click here to download an application and to learn more about this program. |
 Foundation Scholarships Make a Difference for Local Students
More than 200 scholarship funds have been established at the Foundation to support local students. Last year, 1 out of every 5 Spartanburg County high school graduates, who enrolled in a 2 or 4 year degree program, received financial assistance from a Scholarship fund held at the Foundation.
Thank you donors for making a powerful impact on our students!
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 Thomas Elected to Serve on the Southeastern Council of Foundations Board
Mary L. Thomas, Executive Vice President of The Spartanburg County Foundation, was recently elected to the Board of the Southeastern Council of Foundations, a membership association of more than 360 grantmakers working together to strengthen, promote and increase philanthropy in 11 southeastern states. As a member of the Board, Mary will work alongside other philanthropic leaders across the region to create lasting change in communities throughout the Southeast.
"Mary's participation on this and other regional boards affords the Foundation an opportunity to learn from other communities experiencing many of the same challenges we face in Spartanburg. This valuable information enhances the Foundation's ability to provide leadership to our community in addressing our most pressing issues and to form vital connections with other funders working to strengthen our region," stated John Dargan, President & CEO of The Spartanburg County Foundation. |
 Special IRA Giving Option Ends Soon
If you are 70½ or older, now may be the right time to consider giving through your IRA to benefit the Spartanburg Community. Since 2006, qualified donors have had the opportunity to give to charity from their IRA, free from tax. This opportunity will end on December 31st.
As you plan your year-end giving, please contact the Foundation to learn more about how you may use a portion of your retirement assets to make a difference on the issues that matter most to you.
You may also click here to download an informative brochure.
Special Note:
Stay tuned...The House Ways and Means Committee is currently considering the Tax Extenders Act of 2009. If passed, this legislation could extend the IRA Charitable Rollover incentive to 2010. |
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