Gadsden Family Fund Grant

Gadsden Family Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Amount: Approximately US $600
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The Gadsden Family Fund, established in 1983, supports residents of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina by providing scholarships for education at Winthrop and Clemson Universities. Managed by the Coastal Community Foundation, the fund exemplifies community commitment, addressing pressing needs through strategic grantmaking and fostering local initiatives. This initiative reflects a dedication to equity and opportunity, ensuring that deserving students can pursue their academic goals and contribute positively to their communities.

Overview

Our Purpose Through endowment funds established by individuals, families, businesses and organizations, our combined resources allow us to not only address community needs today, but help us chart a course for a brighter future in the nine counties we serve along South Carolina’s coast. With our donors, we invest millions of dollars through grantmaking, impact investing and scholarships each year. We are also known for understanding and acting upon the dynamic needs of the communities we serve, with recent examples including our disaster response efforts during and after major storms such as Hurricane Florence, and the creation of the Lowcountry Unity Fund in the wake of the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre to support causes addressing systemic racism. Financial resources are among the many tools we employ in our mission to create vibrant communities. Throughout our history, we have served as a community convener to bring residents and leaders together to tackle major structural challenges, such as housing shortages or limited access to quality education. We also have a long history of incubating grassroots causes and providing them with structural support to grow into fully operational nonprofit organizations. Some organizations that began as programs at Coastal Community Foundation — including the Lowcountry Food Bank, One80 Place and the Center for Heirs Property Preservation — are now major regional nonprofits addressing critical needs. Our Mission Coastal Community Foundation works to create communities rich in equity, opportunity, and well-being by uniting people and investing resources so that all community members have a pathway to achieve their goals. Gadsden Family Fund Established in 1983 through the 1963 Will of Miss Jeanne Gadsden, and subsequently strengthened by her family, this Fund provides scholarships to help residents of Berkeley or Dorchester Counties, with a preference for those going to either Winthrop or Clemson Universities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.