Explore our 2025 Annual Report through a collection of stories that reflect the power of community, generosity, and collective impact across Spartanburg County.
Dear Community,
Being a neighbor is an active choice. It's the daily practice of caring for one another through small, consistent acts of generosity, respect, and connection. It's listening when someone shares a need, offering help when we can, and working together to build a community where everyone belongs. This is the heart of philanthropy.
At the Spartanburg County Foundation, being a good neighbor is not just an idea, it's what we do every day. Our work reaches across Spartanburg County and touches the lives of more than 300,000 residents. Whether we are working directly with individuals, families and corporations or supporting our nonprofit partners, we remain grounded in one shared mission: To improve the lives of all Spartanburg County residents.
We invite you to join us—by learning more through the information shared in this report, getting involved, sharing resources, or contributing to the Spartanburg Community Fund. Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more caring community where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive.
With gratitude and hope,
Troy M. Hanna, President & CEO & Ricky Richardson, Board Chair
Commitment to
Community
Kenny Mitchell's legacy lives on through a Foundation fund.
Just months after Kenny's life was tragically cut short in a 2022 car accident, his mother, Angel, transformed her grief into purpose.
Today, a fund established in his name is creating a lasting impact by helping local students pursue careers in barbering through assistance with essential supplies and professional licensing fees. By reducing financial barriers to entering a high-demand profession, the fund helps students begin their careers more quickly, increase their earning potential, and build long-term financial stability while strengthening the local economy.
Commitment to Our History
The restoration of Walnut Grove Manor House was not only about preserving a historic structure. It was about preserving its purpose.
Guided by the donor's intent that Walnut Grove should serve as a place where schoolchildren could experience history firsthand, the project is protecting generations of stories, memories, and community history for future visitors to explore and enjoy.
When signs of structural bowing were discovered, the Foundation acted quickly to preserve and protect this beloved landmark, which welcomes thousands of visitors each year. In response, the Foundation launched a $3 million restoration campaign to address immediate needs while safeguarding the home for future generations.
By the fall of 2025, visitors were once again able to walk through the Manor House to learn about the history of the Moore Family, their settlement of the South Carolina Backcountry, the family involvement in the Revolutionary War and everyday life during Colonial times.
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A Year of Our Impact
From strengthening nonprofit leadership to helping families rebuild after disaster, these stories highlight how collaboration, generosity, and shared purpose are creating lasting change across Spartanburg County.
“Our mission is so important to Spartanburg's long-term success. Our work to meet the needs of the community helps direct philanthropic capital to areas where donors can get the highest return on their investment.”
Ricky Richardson, 2025-26 Board Chair
“I am proud to be a vital part of the Spartanburg County Foundation's work because its mission is to improve the lives of ALL Spartanburg County residents. The Foundation has a rich history of connecting generous donors with community needs to help live into this mission, which creates a win-win environment.”
Nancy Coté, 2025 Vice Chair
“The Spartanburg County Foundation strives every day to improve the lives of all residents of the County. It is a privilege to help steward resources, relationships, and efforts that will benefit our community for generations.”
Vic Bailey, 2025 Secretary/Treasurer
“The Spartanburg community can't reach its full potential without each resident reaching his or hers. As Trustees, we are working to improve the lives of all our residents. We need each of us to fill value voids. My commitment to serving others is fundamentally rooted in the belief that everyone has value. ”
Len Starks, Trustee
“I believe in our shared responsibility to help strengthen our community. The Foundation’s Trustees and staff team are committed to making Spartanburg a place where everyone can succeed. I believe in the Foundation’s long-term vision, our focus on collaboration, and our ability to address both today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. ”
Scott Montgomery, Trustee
“The Foundation serves as an effective hub for coordinating our collective efforts, ensuring that resources are used wisely and not duplicated unnecessarily. I especially appreciate the Foundation’s approach to viewing and addressing the community as a whole, recognizing that lasting impact comes from bringing people together.”
Norman Chapman, Trustee
“I am often asked why I chose to join the Spartanburg County Foundation team. The answer is simple: the Foundation has a long history of selfless service to the Spartanburg community.”
Don Beatty, Trustee
The Details Headline
2025 Financial Statement
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2025 Funds
Spartanburg County Foundation manages 1,194 total funds, 33 of which were new in 2025.
2025 Grants
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2025 Gifts
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2025 Community Impact
This report reflects what’s possible when strategy, resources, and people align around meaningful outcomes. The next step is turning insight into action: building on what works, adapting where needed, and moving forward with clarity. We’d love to hear how these insights connect to your philanthropic goals and where you see opportunity ahead.
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