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Our Impact

Impact begins with people who care about our community and what is possible for its future. We connect donors, nonprofits, students, businesses, and community partners with the resources, relationships, and opportunities to turn that commitment into action.

Together, we are growing philanthropy, strengthening nonprofits, opening doors for students, and bringing people together to respond to community needs. The results below offer a look at what that partnership makes possible.

Impact at a Glance

Generosity takes many forms, and its impact reaches across our community. Here are a few ways donors and partners have made a difference since 1984.

Charitable Resources for the Future

$269 million+ in charitable assets stewarded

Investing in Nonprofits and Students

$305 million+ in grants and scholarships awarded since 1984

A Community of Givers

$37 million+ raised through Midlands Gives since 2014

Explore Our Impact

Go deeper into the numbers, stories, and partnerships behind the work. Our impact reports show how charitable resources are being mobilized to strengthen nonprofits, support students, respond to urgent needs, and create opportunities across our community.

2024-2025 Annual Report

See a year of generosity and partnership in action, from record grantmaking and scholarships to disaster response and community leadership.

Scholarships: Investing in Future Leaders

See how scholarships are helping students pursue higher education with less debt and opening doors for future leaders from the Midlands and beyond.

Hurricane Helene Impact

See how donors and nonprofit partners mobilized resources for immediate relief and long-term recovery in communities across South Carolina.

Stories of Impact

Behind every number is a person, organization, or partnership working to make our community stronger. Meet some of the donors, nonprofits, students, and community partners whose ideas, generosity, and commitment are creating meaningful change.

Community Data & Insights

Understanding our community is an important part of strengthening it. We listen to nonprofits, gather and share community information, and use what we learn to help donors, partners, and local leaders better understand needs and opportunities across the Midlands. Explore our latest research and insights to learn more about the issues shaping our region and the organizations working to address them.

Explore Data & Insights

Founded in 1984, Central Carolina Community Foundation connects and mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our community. We partner with donors to support nonprofits, equip students, advance collaborative solutions, and inspire giving across the Midlands and beyond.