Central Carolina Community
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1984, the organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary, partnering with donors to support nonprofits and advance community priorities across the Midlands region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$229.7M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.0M
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
481
+5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+14.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's vision is "a vibrant and engaged community where generosity abounds and all people thrive."
The organization's core functions include:
- Partnering with donors to support nonprofits addressing community needs
- Equipping students through scholarships and educational support
- Inspiring giving across the Midlands and beyond
- Making grants that support nonprofits tackling real needs in the region
Primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Arts and humanities
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The Foundation administers three primary grant categories:
Grant Range
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves 11 counties in the Midlands of South Carolina, with grantmaking extending into North Carolina and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $229,705,133
- Total revenues: $39,769,672
- Total expenses: $24,772,527
- Staff: 18 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $229,705,133 | $201,051,430 | $178,690,140 |
| Revenue | $39,769,672 | $31,804,622 | $53,464,663 |
| Expenses | $24,772,527 | $21,168,819 | $19,196,877 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,349,279 | $4,651,639 | $26,805,201 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
35 open opportunities from Central Carolina Community
Aflac Charitable Fund Competitive Grant
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Benny and Eleanor Clark Scholarship Grant
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bertha and Addison Bostain, Sr. Scholarship Grant
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN TURNQUIST | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $261,661 |
| KEVIN PATTEN | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $171,966 |
| MICHELLE HARDY | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $147,546 |
| ERIN JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $148,048 |
| CORY MANNING | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT GRAVES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DERRICK WILLIAMS | SECRETARY-TR | 1 | — |
| DR ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLIFF BOURKE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TUSHAR CHIKHLIKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARGARET G CLAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN KENNEY COTTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN D'ALBERTO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTI EPPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA FAWCETT | BAORD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY FOLSOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRANCE FORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HARRIETT GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES KAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEN MAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA O'NEAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RITA PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN M ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R RUFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TROY SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY S STOKES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY D TOLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGIA MJARTAN | PRESIDENT & | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**March 2026:** Connected Communities grants program awarded $358,000 to 12 Midlands nonprofits
$358,000 in Connected Communities Grants Awarded to 12 Midlands Nonprofits**March 2026:** Knight Foundation Fund distributed $280,512 to six organizations focused on cultural vibrancy and civic engagement in Columbia
Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina ... - Columbia StarThe Foundation maintains 38 live grant opportunities across various donor-directed and competitive programs
CCCC receives $50,000 grant from Truist FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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