Our Mission is to Grow Philanthropy in South Carolina
SCGMN exists for grantmakers to connect, learn, and act for the good of
South Carolina.
South Carolina is home to more than 2,000 foundations and grantmaking entities with $6 billion in assets. South Carolina grantmakers play a vital role in meeting critical needs and improving quality of life for all South Carolinians. The South Carolina Grantmakers Network (SCGMN) is the state’s only forum for sharing information and promoting cooperation among South Carolina’s grantmakers. For the past 20 years, SCGMN has connected funders from all corners of South Carolina and served as a resource for networking, news, and information on philanthropy.
We’re committed to connecting funders from all corners of the state, including but not limited to those in the following areas:


