Community Philanthropy Grants

Program Overview:
TRHC is committed to supporting the area's charitable and civic causes through its community giving program. This program focuses on local programs that support important needs in the community. Over the last seven years, the Club has increased community donations from an average of $25,000 to $50,000 per year.

Funding Focus Areas

• Animal welfare
• Land conservation
• Hunger relief and other community services

Geographic Eligibility

Applications welcomed from organizations in:

• North Carolina: Polk County and surrounding communities of Rutherford and Henderson counties
• South Carolina: Greenville and Spartanburg counties

Program Objectives

The Philanthropy program wishes to reach as many community organizations as possible and welcomes applications from eligible non-profit organizations in the designated geographic area.

Recent Grant Recipients

2024:

• Girl Scout Troop 13161
• Reins Rescue
• Polk Central Elementary School

2022:

• Foothills Humane Society
• Steps to Hope
• Guiding Reins
• Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
• Red Bell Run Pop Up Pantry of Saluda
• Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry

2020:

• PEER (Polk Equine Emergency Rescue) - 501(c)3 providing skilled emergency rescue services for equestrian and large animal agricultural community
• Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry - 501(c)3 crisis aid organization in Columbus, NC providing assistance for basic life needs
• Guiding Reins - Equine-assisted therapy program for military, veterans, first responders, and others affected by trauma

Application Process

Submission:

• Application form available for download
• Submit to: office@trhc1925.org or mail to PO Box 727, Tryon, NC 28782

Eligible Applicants:

• Non-profit organizations serving Polk, Henderson, Rutherford (NC), Greenville, or Spartanburg (SC) counties
• Organizations addressing animal welfare, land conservation, hunger relief, or other community services

Application Details:
Specific application requirements and deadlines should be confirmed by contacting TRHC directly, as detailed submission instructions are not fully outlined in the available materials.