Spring 2016 Newsletter

Connecting Our Community to Public Spaces Spring has arrived, bringing an abundance of stunning flowers, new life and beautiful weather which invite and encourage our community to enjoy time outdoors. The spring season frequently shines a spotlight on our community’s “Superb Public Spaces,” one of the three focus areas of the Foundation’s Connected Communities grant initiative.

This year, three of nine grant recipients are working in the superb public spaces area, enhancing the beauty and physical setting of the community. Although these projects have been in progress since June of 2015, they have blossomed during the spring season, allowing the staff and volunteers to finally see the fruits of their labor.

local girl scouts help plant flowers at st. andrews expansion. photo courtesy of bryan senn

Reviving an Abandoned Industrial Site

The Park is working with a wide range

declining,” states Dolly Patton, Saluda

of volunteers to help plant new greenery.

Shoals Foundation Director. “The project

For years, the property at 6071 St. Andrews

Girl Scout Troops, Beta Clubs and other

has inspired volunteers and community

local organizations are partnering with the

members, prompting them to begin formally

park to make this new area an enjoyable

planning other ways to improve the

and beautiful place. In addition, the Park’s

surrounding area.”

Road sat unused as an abandoned industrial site. In 2015, Saluda Shoals Park transformed the brown field into a vibrant athletic complex, opening the door to the sports community and expanding the park’s offerings. The Saluda Shoals Foundation is using the Connected Communities grant to beautify this area, adding trees, shrubs, and colorful flowers.

volunteer nature interpreters are beginning to track wildlife patterns in the area with the hopes that the new landscaping will allow wildlife of all forms to return to their natural habitat.

“The St. Andrews Expansion is bringing new life to part of the city that was

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In addition to revitalizing neighborhoods, the athletic complex has allowed the Park to connect to new people. In April, the Park will host the US Quidditch Cup and expects over 6,000 people to attend. The Foundation looks forward to seeing this area develop continued on page 4

planning ahead is key | 2 news brief | 2

midlands by distributing grants

why you need a will | 3

and scholarships and linking the

president’s letter | 3

resources of donors, nonprofits

chapin philanthropy phair | 5

and community leaders to areas of need.

midlands gives | 6 one sc flood impact report | 7 the opposite of spoiled | 8

Planning Ahead is Key Fundholders Malcolm and Kitty Dade share their unique perspective on giving If you ask Malcolm and Kitty

NEWS BRIEF

Dade why they moved from Michigan to South Carolina after retiring in 1994, you’ll get the typical answer ― “We

New Competitiveness Report Measures Livability in the Midlands

wanted to get away from the snow,” they laugh.

Malcolm retired as vice president of human resources from an electric utility company

EngenuitySC recently released

in Michigan. Prior to his work

their second annual Midlands

there, Malcolm was employed

Regional Competitiveness Report.

for many years by elected

This report takes a closer look at

officials at the local, state and

the five indicators of competitive

national level. A retired high-

communities, including livability,

school and community college

defined as the region’s ability to

teacher, Kitty spent most of her years teaching office information systems.

malcolm and kitty dade Private foundations come with a lot of areas

attract and retain talent through building a dynamic live, learn, work and play environment. The report

At the Foundation, we tell others that you

to manage such as excise taxes, minimum

don’t have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet

payouts, and public disclosure. The costs of

to be a philanthropist. Malcolm and Kitty

limited deductions, rigorous IRS reporting

understand this notion and are examples of

requirements and strict IRS regulations can

how planning ahead can make a difference in

be disproportionately high, particularly for

your community.

foundations with less than $5 million in assets.

“Small contributions, when put together, can make a big impact for an organization,” Malcolm says. “We try to give back to organizations whose missions we agree with and who we believe will use those donations wisely to benefit others.”

After ten years of managing the foundation,

Education is the main beneficiary of their

Foundation gives our investment a long-

charitable giving. Malcolm and Kitty have

term focus,” Malcolm remarks, “and the

long supported their alma maters ― Wayne

Foundation’s investment policy is much better

State University, Michigan State, and Drake

than most individuals can do for themselves.”

Foundation President and CEO,

“Most importantly, moving the foundation

Columbia Business Monthly as one of

University, respectively. They also support several Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

A variety of life experiences sparked the Dade’s passion for giving. Malcolm’s first job was with the United Way, an experience that exposed him to needs in the community. Kitty credits her giving heart to the farming community she grew up in, a community that frequently came together to help others in hard times.

Malcolm and Kitty are planning the legacy they want to leave. They created a small family foundation after moving to Columbia as a “way to continue giving when we can no longer do so ourselves,” Malcolm says.

the Dades sought another solution. They found the Community Foundation a particularly attractive option because of what little maintenance establishing a fund here required and how simple the process of moving their investments was.

“Having our fund here at the Community

here has removed all the administrative burdens from Malcolm and me,” Kitty adds.

The Dade’s seed money came from appreciated stocks. Their goal is that the initial deposit will grow in such a way that the long-term impact will be substantial. The majority of their legacy will be funded through insurance policies that name Central Carolina Community Foundation as the beneficiary.

rated the Midlands fifth out of ten cities for livability.

The Community Foundation helped sponsor the report and provided insight into our area’s livability metrics. For more information or to view the report, visit www. engenuitysc.com.

JoAnn Turnquist Selected as 50 Most Influential in Columbia JoAnn Turnquist, was selected by the 50 Most Influential People in the Midlands. The list represents people who have made a large impact on Columbia during the past year in the business, government, education and nonprofit categories. Dan Lebish, Foundation trustee, and fundholders Steve Mungo and Dawn Staley were also included on the list.

“What I would like to share with others is that you may not realize what resources you have or how easy this process can be. And, once you get started, you want to continue. Giving is contagious,” emphasizes Malcolm. “It doesn’t take millions to do so.”

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At A Glance From July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Total Assets: $114,632,000 Total Funds: 378 New Funds: 12 Grants Awarded: $10,674,353 Grants Since Inception: $130M+

Professional Advisor Q&A: Why You Need a Will Q: Why is having a will important?

You need to have a will so that YOU can determine how your assets will be distributed after your death. Having a will ensures that your Rosalyn L. Glenn final wishes are carried Financial Advisor out to your satisfaction, Prudential Financial and it takes the stress of figuring it all out off of the ones you leave behind. A will also ensures your children, if you have them, are properly and adequately cared for. Without a will, intestacy laws will determine the distribution of your assets and it may not be in accordance with your wishes. Having a will gives you the assurance of leaving your legacy and making a lasting impact with your family and in the community where you reside.

Q: What is the easiest way to create a will?

I don’t know if easy is a word I would use to

discuss creating a will. The best way to create a will, however, is to contact an estate attorney who can assist you. You want to work with a professional who has your best interest at heart.

Preparing a will can be daunting and you should work with someone who will lead you through a thought provoking process to ensure you consider the best options for you and your family. There are many online options; but, I don’t necessarily recommend them. Many employers, through their employee assistance programs, offer will preparation as an employee benefit at a discounted rate. You should check your benefits to see if your employer offers that benefit.

Q: What are some common hiccups that you’ve seen?

Procrastination! Most people do not want to think about the inevitable until they are forced to; when it’s too late. I’ve also seen people not be thoughtful during the planning phase of the will preparation because they just want it over. They leave out very important details and have to then amend or redo their wills. Along those same lines, I’ve seen people

prepare wills and then never review and update them when life events occur or circumstances call for change. It’s important to review your estate plan every so often to ensure it’s up to date and properly outlines your wishes and expectations.

Finally, and probably most importantly, I’ve seen people not properly prepare financially to leave a legacy for their family, let alone a charity. Planning financially is quite critical to this process.

Q: Are there good ways for a person to leave a charitable legacy through their estate plan?

Absolutely! You can leave an outright bequest in your will e.g. “I would like to donate $10K to Central Carolina Community Foundation.” You can make a charity the beneficiary of an insurance policy. You can also set up a charitable trust.

For more information about wills and planning your legacy, visit cccfgift.org.

Letter from the President “What is a Community Foundation?” and “What do you do?” are questions our board and staff hear often. This edition of Talk About Giving helps answer these questions.

A Community Foundation houses a flexible, yet permanent collection of funds supported by a wide range of donors; donors like Malcolm and Kitty Dade who established a fund in 2011 in order to give back to organizations whose missions they support. The Dade’s belief that it doesn’t take millions to be a philanthropist is shared by our team and reflected in our family of over 400 fundholders.

A Community Foundation is governed by a board of volunteers who are knowledgeable about their community. They use that knowledge to deploy funds to meet community needs. Selected by our Board of Trustees, the Foundation’s Connected Communities grants focus on the Midland’s strengths and assets – welcoming

community, superb public places and vibrant social offerings. These characteristics create bonds that tie folks to the place they call home.

They increase our region’s competitiveness and provide opportunities to interact with others. Earlier this spring, I had a great time planting flowers with a group of Girl Scouts and Beta Club members at Saluda Shoals and look forward to returning with my new group of friends when the flowers begin to bloom!

A Community Foundation provides philanthropic leadership on critical community issues. Last October, when floods caused devastation across our state, our Foundation established a fund for flood relief and recovery. In November, Governor Haley endorsed the fund and the One SC Fund was launched statewide. Our Foundation established a grants committee made up of representatives from four Community Foundations representing the 24 FEMA-designated emergency counties, as well as business and civic leaders – individuals who know their communities well and can help distribute the funds to areas where the

dollars will have the greatest impact. The One SC Fund has helped bridge the funding gap in order to rebuild our state.

A Community Foundation adheres to a sense of community and brings people together through philanthropy. Midlands Gives, now in its third year, has helped foster a community of philanthropists who last year, raised over $1.5 million in only 24 hours. Please join us again on May 3rd to make a difference by giving together!

A Community Foundation is only as strong as its leadership team. We were deeply saddened by the loss of our Trustee, Charlie Nutt, who passed away on March 14. Charlie’s keen understanding of community engagement was evident in his work on our board. He provided wise counsel and always had a tremendous sense of humor. He will be missed.

Cheers!

JoAnn Turnquist

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continued from page 1 through the years and watching it become a superb public space for the community to enjoy all year long.

Transforming State Street The City of West Columbia is also working to transform an eyesore into a widely used space in the community. Barren sidewalks and bland streetscapes are being renovated into a more inviting, visitor-friendly area that will aid economic development.

The City of West Columbia is using their Connected Communities grant to revitalize the area previously used for dumpsters, changing it into a public art exhibit that will encourage people to visit. Brian Carter, City Administrator for City of West Columbia told us, “The State Street Beautification Project is cleaning up a ‘mess’ in a unique and fun way.”

“see me. . . on state street” by colleen otte is an interactive public art display planned to replace the dumpsters on state street.

The city held a call for artwork ideas in the fall and selected Colleen Otte’s “See Me. . . On State Street” as the design to implement in the area. The artwork will feature large pictureframe windows that visitors can use for interactive photo opportunities. In addition, the design is flexible and the mural can be changed out each year, allowing the City to continue their relationship with the art and school communities for years to come.

The State Street Beautification project is adding to the momentum of a developing area. The city is also using the grant to add color to the street by hanging baskets on the lampposts and planting flowers. The art community, business owners, beautification foundation, volunteers and city are all involved in the project and working together. Through the development of these new relationships, more projects and partnerships are springing up, leading to a continuous movement to improve the space.

the community foundation presents the nickelodeon with their connected communities check for indie grits.

15,000 visitors will attend and hopes that this

be at the riverfront, allowing the community to

grant will allow more community members to

enjoy the superb public space in a unique way.

A Celebration of Our Riverfront

enjoy the festival.

Indie Grits, the Midlands spirited film festival

“Indie Grits showcases a new face of

presented by The Nickelodeon Theatre, is celebrating 10 years in a big way. This year’s

southern culture and celebrates the

The Foundation’s Connected Communities grants have improved and beautified many spaces for the community to enjoy this spring season. As we enter the final few months of

theme, Waterlines, celebrates the riverfront,

diversity of the south,” states Andy

one of the frequently underutilized and

Smith, Festival Co-Director. “The

recipient’s progress. Many of the projects

forgotten public spaces in our community.

festival has become a major cultural

have been a catalyst for future change in the

The theme took on special meaning this year with October’s flooding and will now feature

asset for our city, bringing thousands of

art that responds to the disaster and looks into

visitors to Columbia for several days of

how the flood has changed our community’s

cutting edge films, music and art.”

view of the river.

Indie Grits prides itself on finding and

The festival takes place April 14-17 and

utilizing new spaces in the city and this year is

is free to the public due to the Connected

shaping up to be no different. A large chunk of

Communities grant. Organizers expect over

the programming, both concerts and films, will

this year’s projects, we are thrilled to see each

communities we serve. We look forward to presenting this year’s final report to you in our next newsletter this summer.

For more information about the Connected Communities grants, visit the Community Impact section at www.yourfoundation.org

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Legacy Society The Legacy Society honors those who have made a lasting commitment to our community by including charitable gifts to the Foundation in their estates. The Community Foundation thanks the following individuals for their vision and insight for our community’s future both during their lifetime and beyond.

Stacey Atkinson Gayle O. Averyt Mary Wyatt Balbach Kenneth W. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Barinowski Mrs. Jane A. Barnhill Mac and Leslie Bennett Charlotte Lunsford Berry Mr. Charles Shannon Blackwell* Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bostain* Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Bowers Sr. Betsy Linn Chambers Arlen* and Janet Cotter Jo Mengedoht Cox Margaret R. Cullum Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Dade Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dana* Lesley M. Drucker Mrs. William W. Dukes Jr.* Toni and Sam Elkins David A.* and Julie D. Epting Mr. and Mrs. George C. Fant Jr. Julia R. Gentles Ms. Diane Goolsby Katherine K. Greiner* Ms. Leila Grimball Rusty and Plum Hammond Julie Hawkins Marjorie Heggie and David Estefano C. Carroll and Susan B. Heyward Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Holmes III Clifton J. Kitchens Marion A. Knox* Dr. and Mrs. David L. Kulbersh Mrs. Kate Miller LaCoste* Dr. Lanneau D. Lide Jr. Lloyd S. Liles Mr. and Mrs. David L. Martin Jamie Young McCulloch Robert E. McLawhorn Dr. and Mrs. James E. Mercer Jacqueline M. Miller Frances K. Mills Janice H. Morrow Mr. I. Harby Moses Ms. Sara Nalley

Ethan Nord Mr. and Mrs. Michael Oana Dorothy G. Owen Scott and Katie Peterson Mr. and Mrs. J. Key Powell* Bill Rogers Mr.* and Mrs. Edward Y. Roper Sr. Mr. J. Royal Roseberry III Paul and Ann Schuler Mrs. Marshall A. Shearouse* Ruth Kay Sidisin* Henry and Linda Sims John C. “Buck” Smith* Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sojourner, Jr. Mary Averill Stanton* Pete and Sarah Stewart H. Talcott Stith Jr.* Kerry Stubbs JoAnn Turnquist and Ernie Csiszar John and Betty Warren Mr. and Mrs. H. Dallon Weathers Jr. Christine Webb* Mr. and Mrs. John T. Weeks Milford H. “Joe” Wessinger* Mrs. John S. Wilson Max and Sibby Wood* •deceased

Interested in joining the Legacy Society?

Contact Heather Sherwin at 803.978.7831.

Welcome to Our Family These funds were established between August 26, 2015 and March 3, 2016.

Please join us in welcoming them to our family.

Chapin Philanthropy Phair The Greater Chapin Community Endowment, an affiliate of the Community Foundation, is hosting Philanthropy Phair: A Celebration of Giving, on Tuesday, May 3rd as part of the community’s Midlands Gives celebration.

Community members are invited to visit with the local charities that support the Chapin community, make live donations through Midlands Gives, and learn about local volunteer opportunities. The event is generously sponsored by Loveless Contracting, who will provide snacks and drinks. In addition, entertainment acts are planned throughout the event.

The event will take place at Chapin Town Hall from 3 PM until 6 PM. Mark your calendar and make plans to join in the fun!

Francis Family Fund One SC Flood Relief Fund South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund The Cole and Stacy Sawyer Memorial Foundation The Seth Muennich Fund The Way of Love Wayne Gotto Fund

Will University Each year, the Community Foundation hosts Will University, an interactive workshop that addresses the importance of having a will. We thank the following organizations for partnering with us to host Will University this year.

• Orangeburg Young Professionals • Brookland Foundation (in partnership with the Brookland Brotherhood) • Transitions • Delta House, Inc. • Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center • Claflin University participants at the orangeburg young professionals workshop show off their diplomas.

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Get Ready to Give

The third annual Midlands Gives event will be here on May 3, 2016.

375+

local nonprofits are participating

The Foundation’s Corporate Philanthropy Champions are providing more than $95,000 in prize incentives and power hours.

200%

Increase from 2015 For the full list of prizes, visit MidlandsGives.org.

This year’s headquarters will be located at the brand new Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. Check the Midlands Gives website closer to the event for updates on fun events planned all day long.

Can’t wait?

The Foundation’s affiliates in Chapin, Kershaw, Sumter, and Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties are once again stepping up to sponsor bonus pools for participating nonprofits in their counties.

community members join foundation staff in celebrating giving during the 2015 midlands gives event.

You can begin spreading the word about Midlands Gives to your network now. Make sure you use #MidlandsGives on social media. You can also visit www.midlandsgives.org to view the participating nonprofits.

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Thanks to many generous donors throughout

support their local flood recovery projects. Below

the state and nation, the One SC Fund has

is a snapshot of how these grants are impacting

distributed $1,260,000 in grants to nonprofits to

South Carolina’s flood recovery.

$1,260,000 IN GRANTS AWARDED

24 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED GRANTS

24

600+ homes

serviced by grant recipients through mold remediation, home furnishings and/or home rebuilding assistance

GRANTS IMPACTED ALL 24 FEMA DECLARED DISASTER COUNTIES The funded organizations are providing skilled volunteer labor and an additional

$7,174,000 in funding support for the projects.

a resident smiles while volunteers from home works of america rebuild her house.

Helping Miss Emma Miss Emma lives in Salters, which is about 20 miles Northwest of Mennonite Disaster Services’s (MDS) project site in Andrews, South Carolina. She is a single woman who has resided in a well-maintained mobile home for about 35 years. The October hurricane

Through the work of many people and

is still great. Donations to the One SC Fund are

damaged the metal that provided a roof over

organizations, progress is being made to

still being accepted and will help continue the

her home and caused some minor leakage.

rebuild our state. However, an estimated 28,000

work of serving those impacted by the flood. To

MDS determined that the metal roof was

individuals were impacted by the flood. The need

donate, visit www.onescfund.org.

unrepairable and should be replaced with a framed shingle roof. Through a grant made available to Mennonite Disaster Service from the One SC Fund distributed by Central Carolina Community Foundation, the project was funded for approximately $2,700. It was completed in two days by five MDS volunteers for a grateful home owner. For lunch on the second day Miss Emma treated them to a meal of pork ribs, rice, mac and cheese, fried chicken, green beans, and cake. She said she will never forget the worker’s generosity.

all hands volunteers help rebuild in georgetown.

The organizations receiving grants include: • • • • • • • • •

All Hands Volunteers (Georgetown County) Black River United Way (Georgetown County) Brethren Ministries (Richland County) Catholic Charities of the Diocese (Richland) Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity (Richland and Sumter Counties) Georgetown Outreach Ministries (Georgetown) Habitat for Humanity Georgetown (Georgetown County) Hearts and Hands Disaster Recovery (all 24 Counties) Home Works of America (Richland County)

volunteers with home works of america participating in rebuild together.

• Hopewell Senior Center (Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties) • IMPACT Ministries of Myrtle Beach (Horry County) • Mennonite Disaster Service (Andrews, Clarendon, Georgetown, Horry, Sumter and Williamsburg Counties) • Metanoia (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties) • Operation Home (Charleston) • SC Baptist Convention (Darlington, Florence, Horry, and Williamsburg Counties) • SC DVP (Richland) • South Carolina United Methodist Church (Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Sumter Counties)

• St. Bernard Project, Inc. (Clarendon, Georgetown, Richland, Sumter and Williamsburg Counties) • St. Vincent de Paul (Berkeley and Dorchester Counties) • Sumter United Ministries (Sumter County) • United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries (Richland County) • United Way of the Midlands (Richland and Lexington Counties) • United Way of Sumter, Lee and Clarendon (Sumter) • World Disaster Response Services (Berkeley, Colleton, Sumter and Williamsburg Counties)

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Central Carolina Community Foundation 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, South Carolina 29204

Mark Your Calendar Don’t miss out on these upcoming events

Midlands Gives

Legacy Luncheon

May 3, 2016

May 24, 2016

Nominations Open for Best of Philanthropy

Make plans to join us for the third annual

The Foundation’s annual Legacy Luncheon

May 23, 2016

24-hour online giving event. Everyone can

celebrates and honors our Legacy Society

be a philanthropist and support over 375

members.

Who in your life makes giving back a

local nonprofits with a simple donation of at

priority? Nominations for the Foundation’s annual Best of Philanthropy Awards will

least $20. This year’s headquarters is at Spirit

open on May 23. Begin thinking of who

Communications Park. Events, food and fun

you would like to nominate and make a

are planned all day long!

note to submit your nomination at www.yourfoundation.org.

Visit www.MidlandsGives.org to learn more.

The Opposite of Spoiled Ron Lieber’s visit to the Midlands inspires hundreds of families Ron Lieber, The New York Times “Your

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Money” columnist and author of the

co-hosted the event with the Jewish

bestselling book The Opposite of Spoiled,

Federation and the Katie & Irwin Kahn

visited the Midlands on February 2 to talk

Jewish Community Center. The event was

about raising kids who are financially smart

also generously sponsored by Abacus

and generous.

Financial Planning.

ron lieber signing copies of his book, the opposite of spoiled.

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hundreds of families attended the event to learn how to raise generous children.