Women in Philanthropy (WIP)
Women in Philanthropy grants fund impactful, sustainable nonprofit projects in Beaufort County, SC, focusing annually on themes like employment, basic needs, family stability, and community well-being.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | January 2024 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $15,000 to $50,000 per award; annual grant cycle.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects in Beaufort County, SC, that address annual focus areas such as employment, basic needs, and family stability through collective giving.
Description
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is a giving circle of over 200 women, operating as a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The program pools resources to support nonprofit organizations in Beaufort County, South Carolina, with a focus on strengthening families and individuals through annual, theme-based grantmaking. Each year, WIP members select a grant focus area—recent themes have included employment, basic needs, family stability, and mental health. Grants are intended to fund impactful, sustainable projects that address community needs in areas such as arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, health, and human services.
