"Connecting Donors With Causes They Care About"

A Foundation for the entire Waccamaw Region

 

Formed by local citizens in 1998, the Waccamaw Community Foundation helps individuals from all walks of life establish charitable funds for the long-term benefit of our Communities.

Our motivation is single-minded and simple: no one can know what the region's needs will be in twenty, fifty or a hundred years, but we do know future generations will need charitable resources to respond adequately to the issues of their day.

We offer every individual who cares about the Communities that comprise the Waccamaw Region a simple way to create a lasting remembrance of their lives, values, and commitment to the place they call home...

Becoming a Donor

Establishing your own named charitable fund does not require great wealth and it isn't complicated. Plus,

  • You can provide ongoing support to your favorite organizations.
  • You can choose different nonprofit organizaions each year during your lifetime
  • You can make your own choices, or take advantage of our staff's expertise to help you address the communitie's most pressing challenges.
  • You have the opportunity to distribute gifts during your lifetime or to leave a lasting legacy - or both.

We are here to help with all aspects of your charitable giving. If you have any questions about becoming a donor that have not been answered in this section, please  Contact Us for more information.


Watch Our Video to Learn More!

Downloadables:

Charitable Distribution Form Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012 Newsletter

WCF News

Community Foundation Week

During the week of November 12-18, 2011, the Waccamaw Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week.

Conway Chamber Honors Citizens

Through an endowment created by Peter and Betsy Barr in memory of Frank Thompson, the Derricks will be given the opportunity to present a not-for-profit charity of choice with a $1,000 donation and the distinction of the Frank A. Thompson II Citizenship Award.

COF News

Empowering Talented Professionals of Color

Prior to starting as a Proteus Fund Diversity Fellow, I spent five years in my hometown serving the city that provided me with the platform to become an educated professional of color. In returning to my hometown of New Bedford, Mass., to serve its youth, I saw that the promise of an excellent public school [...]

The Building Blocks of a Philanthropic Career

I entered the field of philanthropy through a theological framework. With idealism guiding my path, I started a journey in search of a meaningful and purposeful vocation. Because of my commitment to social justice, civic engagement, and community development, I enrolled in a dual-degree master’s program that combined urban policy and divinity. The program was [...]