Mission

The mission of the South Carolina Grantmakers Network is to promote networking of its members, enhance the professional education of the membership, foster collaborative funding opportunities, promote philanthropy in South Carolina, and leverage influence of Grantmakers in their respective communities.

Membership

Membership is open to private, community, health legacy and corporate foundations, supporting organizations, as well as corporate giving programs.  Members must award grants totaling no less than $25,000 to more than one institution or organization each budget year.

Organizational Structure

The SC Grantmakers Network is governed by a six-member Steering Committee led by a member selected chairperson.  This committee is responsible for:

• Addressing any operational or organizational issues
• Planning programs
• Building an effective organization

Leadership

Chair 2009-2010

Mary Thomas – Spartanburg County Foundation

Steering Committee

• Geales Sands – Bunnelle Foundation
• Katrina Spigner – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
• Angie McCrae – The Springs Close Foundation, Inc.
• Harvey Galloway – Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
• George Stevens– Coastal Community Foundation
• Jo Bull– Central Carolina Community Foundation

Initiative Focus Area Chairs

• Healthcare Committee: Chaired by Joe Bonner - Fullerton Foundation, Inc.
• Education Committee: Chaired by Geales Sands - Bunnelle Foundation
• Rural Development/Environment Committee: Chaired by John Sands - Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

Past Chairs of the SC Grantmakers Network

• Frank Wideman – Self Family Foundation
• Will Close – Springs Close Foundation
• Tom Keith – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
• John Dargan – Spartanburg County Foundation
• L. Bradley Callicott – Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation
• Cookie Sprouse – Chapin Foundation