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Philanthropy - as south carolina's largest community foundation and a recognized trusted philanthropic leader in the southeast, coastal cmmunity foundation (CCF) delivers donor-centered guidance and exceptional stewardship to individuals, families, and organizations. With a proven ability to transform bold ideas into meaningful action, we help fund programs that address urgent needs and sustain vital community initiatives for generations. CCF's 50th anniversary in 2024 celebrated providing over $433m in philanthropic grantmaking and scholarship distributions since inception.

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Grantmaking - with robust expertise in long-term charitable giving and emergency response, the foundation delivers vital operational and catalytic support across our nine-county service area. 2,369 grants and scholarships were disbursed during the year totaling $28.5m. These investments reflect our commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities fueling progress in key areas: human needs $7m; education $9.9m; health initiatives: $3m; environmental efforts: $1.6m; arts: $2.4m; faith-based programs: $918k; neighborhood & community development: $2.7m; philanthropy: $624k; social justice: $185k.

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Strategic initiatives include 1) the foundation's scholarship programs awarded 192 scholarships totaling $833k, expanding access to higher education across the region; 2) the catalyst grant program provided $2.4m in funding with a $4.3m future multi-year commitment, to nonprofits in beaufort, colleton, hampton, and jasper counties to advance collaboration, build strategic capacity, and drive community innovation. Grants support initiatives with measurable impact through partnerships, organizational strengthening, and solutions that address local needs for up to five years. Some grantees may also receive expert technical assistance throughout the grant term to enhance effectiveness and sustainability; 3) the place-based impact investment initiative deployed nearly $1.4m into lifting affordable housing, small business lending, and physical and mental well-being.

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Community leadership - CCF has long served as a trusted convener, uniting residents, business leaders, non-profit partners, and government to address pressing challenges from housing and education disparities to economic mobility, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster response and recovery. Through impact investing, advocacy, and education, we drive solutions that build stronger communities. CCF was integral in the development and long-term planning that is addressing regional housing affordability with two community-based projects and education support for underperforming schools.