February 5, 2026
Greater Chapin Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, awarded $22,975 to 26 nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Chapin area this year. These grants support and uplift a range of community needs, including health & wellness, youth development, education, arts & culture, and foster care in the Greater Chapin area.
“We are incredibly excited to see the impact that this year’s grants will have across the Chapin community,” said Joe Perritt, Board Chair. “The funding that these organizations are receiving is going to allow them to do more of the meaningful, hands-on work that they do so well, and it’s great to know these dollars are going straight to the causes that uplift the community.”
The Greater Chapin Community Foundation Board of Trustees selected the following nonprofits and projects as fiscal year 2026 grant recipients:
American Legion Post #193 – Chapin: Palmetto Boy’s State – selection of high school junior & senior male students to attend a one-week mock government program at Anderson College
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC: Supplies for SELECT and Early Intervention Events in the Chapin Community
Boys Farm, Inc.: Adventures in Academics – helps at-risk youth improve grades and build confidence through intensive tutoring
Chapin Beautification Foundation: Carolina Fence Garden at Chapin Chamber of Commerce
Chapin High School Navy JROTC Booster Club: The Gorge Zipline Adventure Field Trip
Chapin We Care Center: Mobile Pantry – addresses hunger by providing food distribution at its Chapin location and weekly mobile sites
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas: Greater Chapin Childhood Cancer Safety Net
Crooked Creek Art League: Upgrade Office Technology
Fidelis Family Retreat Inc: Healing Rhythms: Community Drumming for Veteran Families
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands: Expanding Access to Girl Scouts in the Chapin Area
Good Samaritan Clinic: Supporting the Mission – Chapin’s Community Connection and Volunteer Coordinator
GOoD Works: Critical Home Repairs for a Little Mountain Family
Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission: Senior Meals on Wheels Program
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina: Preparing Students in Chapin for Financial and Career Success
Justin Pepper House: Replacement and Upgrades — Windows, attic insulation, crawl space, French drain, and sump pump for their transition home
Keep the Midlands Beautiful: Green Step Schools – engages two Chapin schools in the statewide Green Step Schools initiative
Lake Murray Power Squadron: Dock improvements for America’s Boating Club of Lake Murray
Lowcountry Orphan Relief – Midlands Orphan Relief: Care Kits for Foster Children in Greater Chapin
Palmetto Conservation Foundation: Cycling Enhancements on Palmetto Trail’s Pending Lake Murray Passage
Palmetto Foundation for Prevention and Recovery: Palmetto Foundation Youth Substance Use Prevention
Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise: Snack Packs – Weekend Snack Packs for youth at four elementary, middle, and high schools in Chapin
SC THRIVE: Students in Action at Spring Hill High School
Screaming Eagles Special Needs Athletics: The Nest – Continued upgrades to The Nest, athletic fields serving residents of all ages and abilities
Shelter Volunteer Network, Inc.: Pet Taxi Replacement
Team Landolph: Fueling Student-Led Community Impact Solutions
The Period Project: Cycle of Dignity: Alleviating Period Poverty in Greater Chapin
Funded by and for residents of Chapin, Ballentine, White Rock, Peak, Prosperity, and surrounding communities, Greater Chapin Community Foundation is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening the region through philanthropy. Grant applications open each September to invest in local organizations and initiatives that enhance quality of life both now and for future generations.
All grantees must serve the Greater Chapin area, including Ballentine, Chapin, Little Mountain, Peak, Prosperity, and White Rock. Events like the annual Groundhog Ball being held on February 6, 2026, at The Cotton Press in Little Mountain make these grants possible.
Community members can support local philanthropy in the Greater Chapin area by making a donation. Donations directly improve the quality of life for residents in the Greater Chapin area.