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The Legacy Fund / Funds

Funds and grants

Ways to give, ways to grow and ways to ask for support.

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Open year-round · $25,000 minimum

Donor-Advised Funds

Recommend grants on your schedule while we handle the administration.

Find a spot
By consultation

Endowments

Permanent funds that pay out annually and keep the principal intact.

Find a spot
Applications each spring

Annual Grants

Competitive grants for arts, education, housing and the environment.

Find a spot
By agreement

Scholarship Funds

Named scholarships for students at local colleges and schools.

Find a spot
By invitation

Legacy Society

Honoring those who include the Fund in their estate plans.

Find a spot
By consultation

Corporate Giving

Philanthropy programs for companies with deep Lowcountry roots.

Find a spot
Find your place

Find a way to help

Board and communityFund Office

Grants Review Committee

Read and score annual grant applications.

Monday · 4:00 PM
Ask to join
BoardFund Office

Investment Committee

Oversee stewardship of the Fund's assets.

Quarterly · 8:00 AM
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Ages 25–40Fund Office

Young Philanthropists Circle

Pool gifts and decide on a grant together.

First Tuesday · 6:00 PM
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Legacy Society Hosts

Welcome guests at luncheons and receptions.

Seasonal · Varies
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MixedRemote

Scholarship Readers

Review scholarship essays and applications.

Spring · Flexible
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SeniorsFund Office

Archive Volunteers

Catalogue the Fund's historic records.

Friday · 9:00 AM
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MixedLowcountry

Site Visit Teams

Visit grantees and report back to the committee.

Flexible · Varies
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StudentsFund Office

Junior Donors

Teens learn grantmaking by doing it.

Saturday · 10:00 AM
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Getting connected

Opening a fund

  1. Begin a conversation

    Meet our advisors to discuss your goals and giving history.

  2. Shape the fund

    We draft a gift agreement that reflects your values and intent.

  3. Give and grow

    Your gift is invested, granted and reported on every year.

Questions

Good questions, honest answers

What is the minimum for a fund?

Donor-advised funds start at $25,000. Endowments start at $100,000.

What fees do you charge?

Our administrative fee is disclosed on request and is among the lowest in the region.

Can I give stock or real estate?

Yes. We accept appreciated securities, property and other assets.

When do grant applications open?

Each spring, with guidelines published in February.