POST & COURIER FOUNDATION
https://HTTPS://WWW.POSTANDCOURIER.COM/COMMUNIT...
$5.5M
Total Assets (2023)
$867K
Total Giving (2023)
57
Grants on File (2023–2023)
$15K
Avg Grant Size
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DURING 2023, THE FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS WHOLLY OWNED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY STEEPLECHASE OF CHARLESTON, LLC, BEGAN OPERATIONS OF AN ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE RACE. THE RACE IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY ANNUAL EVENT AT THE STONO FERRY RACETRACK.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE GOOD CHEER FUND
Phone
8439375605
Deadlines
THE GOOD CHEER FUND DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS. THE GENERAL FUND ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS EACH YEAR BE
How to Apply
THE GENERAL FUND APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED ONLINE AT WWW.POSTANDCOURIER.COM/FOUNDATION. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND THE LAST FRIDAY IN JULY. DONATIONS TO THE POST AND COURIER FOUNDATION CAN BE MADE BY CHECK OR PAYPAL, NOTING SUPPORT FOR GENERAL FUND. THE GOOD CHEER FUND IS NOT OPEN TO APPLICANTS. EACH DAY DURING THE FUNDRAISING PERIOD, THE POST AND COURIER NEWSPAPER PUBLISHES DAILY UPDATES AND INSPIRING ACCOUNTS OF HOW THE FUND HELPS NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGH THE SEVEN GOOD CHEER FUNDED NONPROFITS: ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK, SALVATION ARMY, STAR GOSPEL MISSION, AND CHARLESTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, POLITICAL OR LOBBYING ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICANTS MUST SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD IN THE AREAS OF CIVIC, CONSERVATION/PRESERVATION, CULTURAL/ARTS, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH/WELFARE. APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO BE LOCATED IN THE "LOWCOUNTRY" REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR IN THE AREA THAT THE POST AND COURIER NEWSPAPER OPERATES (AIKEN, GEORGETOWN, AND KINGSTREE). THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT FUND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, OPERATING DEFICITS OR REQUESTS FROM AGENCIES ALREADY PARTNERING WITH THE TRIDENT UNITED WAY (WE ALREADY PARTNER WITH THEM).
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $2K
Median: $5K
Avg: $15K
Max: $186K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| HEIDI HERRINGTON | SECRETARY & | $31K |
| KERRI FORREST | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| PIERRE MANIGAULT | PRESIDENT | — |
| PATRICIA MANIGAULT | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| LAURENCE FRITZ | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (57 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR GOSPEL MISSION | CHARLESTON, SC | $186,395 | FOOD CERTIFICATES & FINANCIAL ASST. | 2023 |
| LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK | CHARLESTON, SC | $120,609 | SUPPORT HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN/WOM | 2023 |
| ONE EIGHTY PLACE | CHARLESTON, SC | $54,822 | COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND FOOD RESCUE | 2023 |
| EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | $54,822 | ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $49,340 | CLOTHS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES & XMAS GIFTS | 2023 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | CHARLESTON, SC | $30,152 | MEALS, CLOTHING AND FINANCIAL ASSIST | 2023 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND | CHARLESTON, SC | $30,152 | FOOD, CLOTHING AND ETC FOR THE BLIND | 2023 |
| SALVATION ARMY | CHARLESTON, SC | $21,929 | SUPPORT HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN/WOM | 2023 |
| OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST | CHARLESTON, SC | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH | MT PLEASANT, SC | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST | CHARLESTON, SC | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| TRIDENT UNITED WAY | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $12,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| PORTER GAUD FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $12,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| TRIDENT LITERARY ASSOCIATION | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $10,000 | ADULT LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEV | 2023 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | CHARLESTON, SC | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| OPERATION HOME | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BELL W BARUCH FOUNDATION | GEORGETOWN, SC | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL | AMERICUS, GA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LONON FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $8,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SANCTUARY OF UNBORN LIFE | CHARLESTON, SC | $8,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| TRI-COUNTY CRADLE TO CAREER COLLAB | CHARLESTON, SC | $8,000 | DIGITAL EQUITY & INCLUSION INITIATIV | 2023 |
| TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE | CHARLESTON, SC | $8,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FAMILY PROMISE GREATER CHARLESON | CHARLESTON, SC | $7,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |