Sarah Jones Film Foundation Makes a Tragedy Count for More Her career may have been tragically brief,
Los Angeles and New York City, the Sarah
but the late camera operator and aspiring
Jones Film Foundation makes grants to
cinematographer Sarah Jones—whose
support college and university productions.
parents, Richard and Elizabeth, have started
“Film students don’t often have that much
a fund in her name with the Community
money, and we want to instill in them the
Foundation—made a distinct impression
importance of not cutting corners with
on the industry in which she thrived. An
safety,” Richard says.
ambitious, dedicated West Columbia native,
“The guidance and insight of the Community
Sarah established firm friendships on every
Foundation have deepened the impact of
production she contributed to. “She erased
their mission significantly,” Elizabeth says.
lines between people,” her father Richard
“They’ve led the path for us, not knowing
says. “Everyone she came into contact with
squat about foundations. They set the
and worked with, she just affected them in
tone and talked about what to do with the
such a deep way.”
money, constantly asking ‘How is the best
In February of 2014, Sarah was killed by a
way to promote safety on set?’” Richard
moving train on the set of an independent
agrees. “I run a for-profit business. When it
film in rural Georgia. She was only 27 years old. “The day it happened, a wave went through the whole industry,” her mother
the safety for sarah movement advocates for better safety in the film industry. artist: jessica bastidas
comes to a nonprofit, I am inexperienced. We both needed advice on how to go about being successful.” With the assistance of the
Elizabeth says. “It was just a shock, the
Richard and Elizabeth say they have
Community Foundation, the Sarah Jones Film
trauma of it. I don’t know of anyone who
partnered with the Community Foundation
Foundation is poised to succeed on a grand
wasn’t touched by it.” Her death rekindled
to “keep the awareness alive” so what
scale—the most fitting way, Elizabeth says, to
an ongoing debate about the substandard
happened to Sarah will never happen again.
honor her daughter’s memory. “We’ve chosen
working conditions many crew members
“We’re trying to change a culture,” Richard
to make the best out of something bad,” she
must endure on film and television sets. Soon
says, “and to change a culture, you have
says. “To make this tragedy count for more.”
after her passing, directors from Quentin
to start with the youth.” In addition to
Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) to Lena Dunham
developing the Set Safety app—a program
(HBO’s Girls) were joining the Safety for
for Smart Phones that allows users to report
Sarah movement to advocate for better safety
labor violations in real time—and hosting
regulations on behalf of their workers.
yearly Walks for Safety in industry hubs like
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— written by Luke Hodges
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NEWS BRIEF
New Exhibit Celebrates Our Differences The South Carolina State Museum‘s
Foundation Welcomes New Staff Members
64% of Americans Don’t Have a Will
Please join the Community Foundation in
A recent article in USA Today, published at the
welcoming two new staff members to our
end of April, reported that 64% of Americans
team. Kevin L. Patten joins us as our new Vice
don’t have a will. The article stated that the
President for Finance and Administration. In
number one reason people don’t have a will is
this position, Kevin will manage and direct
because they haven’t gotten around to it yet.
all finance and accounting functions of the
Creating a will is important in order to ensure
Foundation.
that loved ones are protected and provided
The Foundation also welcomes Cortney Bailey
new exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different?, explores a cultural and scientific look at race throughout history. The exhibit is presented by the Community Foundation as part of
as Foundation Associate. Cortney will support the corporate and donor advised grantmaking processes and act as the board liaison.
for after we are gone. The Foundation’s online planned giving center offers tools, resources, and information to help you take the first steps to create a will. Visit www.yourfoundation.org/ willsguide to learn more.
our Connected Communities grants and was selected because of the contribution exhibitions of this nature make toward a more welcoming community. The exhibit will be at the museum until September 11, 2016.
Kevin L. Patten
Cortney Bailey
Serving Their Communities The Foundation‘s Board of Trustees is a distinguished group of community leaders who represent the diverse public interests of the
Midlands and give unselfishly of their own time to serve the community. We are proud of the impact these individuals have made on our community.
As we continue to work toward increasing philanthropy in the Midlands, the following officers will lead our efforts in the community.
2016-2017 Officers:
Chair Bruce W. Hughes, President, the Celerian Group, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
As we begin our new fiscal year, we offer our thanks to our retiring trustees for their service and a warm welcome to our newest members.
Retiring Trustees
Vice Chair Carroll Heyward, Principal, WB Guimarin
Scott R. Adams
L. Marion Gressette III
Charlene Keys
Dan Mann
Secretary/Treasurer Stacy S. Stokes, CPA, Elliott Davis
New Trustees:
Michael Schraibman (not pictured) Julie Brenan Community Volunteer
Henry Clay Publisher and Founder of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
Calvin Elam Registered Principal with LPL Financial
Beth Richardson Attorney of Counsel with Sowell, Gray, Stepp & Laffittee, LLC
Bhavna Vasudeva Community Volunteer
Terry Schmoyer Jr. For more information about our new and returning board members, read their biographies online at www.yourfoundation.org under the About section.
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At A Glance From January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Total Assets: $114,518,000 Total Funds: 375 New Funds: 14 Grants Awarded: $14,393,940 Grants Since Inception: $134M+
Agency & Designated Funds Central Carolina Community Foundation thanks the following fundholders for trusting the Foundation to manage their funds and for their support and work in the Midlands community.
Agency Funds Agency Funds are established by nonprofit organizations and provide a source of income for nonprofits to carry out their impactful missions. Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Inc. Research Fund Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc. - South Carolina Chapter Animal Protection League Endowment Fund Calhoun County Library Building Fund Children’s Chance Endowment Fund Columbia Urban League, Inc. Agency Fund Columbia City Ballet Endowment Fund Columbia Garden Club Foundation Endowment Fund Columbia Jewish Community Center - Weinberg Foundation Fund Congaree Land Trust Endowment Fund Congaree Land Trust - Evelyn Pringle Boyd Memorial Fund Daybreak, Inc. Fund Eastminster Presbyterian Church Non-Endowed Fund EdVenture Yes Every Child Endowment Fund Family Connection of South Carolina Inc. Endowment Fund Girl Scouts of S.C. - Mountains to Midlands - Myrtle Lasley Endowment Fund Chandler Burns Designated Fund Hammond School Endowment Fund Jubilee Academy Junior League of Columbia Community Enrichment Fund Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina Inc. Endowment Fund KershawHealth Foundation Agency Fund Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Endowment Fund Senator Isadore E. Lourie Center Endowment Fund Montessori School of Camden Endowed Fund Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter Foundation Fund New Morning Foundation - General Unrestricted Fund Newberry County Hospital Foundation Inc. Endowment Fund Omega Men of Columbia-Omicron Phi Endowed Scholarship Fund Orangeburg County Library Foundation Fund II Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter Capital Campaign Fund
Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter Endowment Fund Richland County Recreation Foundation Fund Richland School District Two Foundation Saluda Shoals Foundation Fund Saluda Shoals Nature’s Theater Fund Senior Resources Inc. Endowment Fund Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Endowment Fund Sistercare Inc. Endowed Fund Sistercare Non-Endowed Fund South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy South Carolina Philharmonic Endowed Fund The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation Fund Southern Interscholastic Press Association Endowment Fund Sumter County Gallery of Art Endowment Fund The Transitions Fund United Way of the Midlands Endowment Fund The Walker Foundation Endowed Fund Women in Philanthropy of the United Way of the Midlands Fund
Designated Funds Designated Funds are established to support one or several specific nonprofit organizations. Deane and Roger Ackerman Designated Fund for the Sumter County Gallery of Art Margaret G. and James F. Adams Memorial Fund Brookland Foundation Inc. Homeless Outreach Endowment Fund CCCF Administrative Endowment Fund Clarkson Memorial Fund for Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery Daily Bread Memorial Fund Gilbert Community Park Fund Harby Milk Fund Harvest Hope Food Bank Designated Fund Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Designated Fund Anna Belle and Marshall Kibler Scholarship Fund Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for Carolina Children’s Home Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for Fairforest Baptist Church Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for First Baptist Church Dr. Percy A. Mack Richland One Superintendent Endowment Fund
Mott Administrative Endowment Fund for CCCF Nurturing Center Designated Fund Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Designated Fund Dave Ransdell Memorial Fund Edward Y. and Mary Lee Roper Family Endowment for Harvest Hope Food Bank Edward Y. and Mary Lee Roper Family Endowment for The Cooperative Ministry John J. and Inez K. Ross Charitable Fund Sandhills School Emergency Fund S.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Research Endowment Fund Francis L. Shealy and Mary Joyce Shealy Designated Fund Marshall and Frances Shearouse Fund Mary Averill Stanton Administrative Endowment Fund for CCCF Mary Averill Stanton Fund for the Aiken SPCA Mary Averill Stanton Fund for the HSPCA of Richland County Swansea High School Athletic Foundation Fund Alice E. and Richard N. Vandekieft Memorial Fund John and Betty Warren Fund Milford H. Wessinger Designated Fund Sarah Nash Wilson Fund Max and Sibby Wood Endowment Fund
New Funds We welcome these new fundholders to our family. These funds were established between March 3, 2016 and June 30,2016. Columbia Cares The Easterby Family Scholarship Anna Belle and Marshall Kibler Scholarship Fund Jim and Rochelle Starkey Missions Fund Pete and Sarah Stewart Scholarship Fund Palmetto Club Community Fund
Moving Forward By Hearing, Learning, & Understanding On July 10, South Carolina celebrated the one-year anniversary of the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House grounds. What should have been a joyful event for our state became a backdrop for protests against the senseless violence that has destroyed lives in Baton Rouge, St. Paul and Dallas - lives lost at the hands of racism, bigotry, and terrorism. How do we move forward as a country, as a state, as a community? What answers can possibly bring us together when we seem to be irreconcilably divided? Following the deaths of five Dallas police officers at a protest on July 7, The Dallas Morning News published a front page editorial that framed a path forward. “… Americans are living beside one another without understanding one another all over the country. Where to begin? It’s time to put aside, for now, proscriptions about what is right and who is wrong. To push past the politics of race and anger… But for
now we need to learn to understand each other, to really hear one another, to learn from one another.”
exhibit closes, how will we continue this conversation?
Our team discussed the impact of the events on our community asking: How can we ensure that when our community comes together to listen and learn, we are sensitive to the filters we all employ? And, what role should our Foundation play?
Today, we don’t have the answers. Today we’ll borrow a lesson from Dallas and begin to learn to understand each other, to really hear one another and, to learn from one another. During the next few months, we will listen to people across the Midlands, people from different backgrounds who have unique perspectives based on their individual experiences. And, once we hear, learn and understand we can move forward – together.
Our Community Foundation adheres to a sense of community and brings people together through philanthropy. One of the areas of our Connected Communities grant initiative is ‘welcoming community,’ defined by a resident’s perception of how welcoming our community is to different types of people. We are currently funding Race: Are We So Different? at the South Carolina State Museum. The exhibit includes a number of programs designed to promote conversations about this often sensitive subject and increase understanding of one another’s beliefs. But beyond these programs and after the
Cheers!
JoAnn Turnquist President & CEO
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Love Where You Live: Connected Communities Grants Make An Impact In Year One Last summer the Community Foundation launched our new Connected Communities grants to strengthen three areas identified by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup as the three most important elements for an attractive community: Welcoming Community, which supports open and inclusive activities and programs; Vibrant Social Offerings, which support the availability of community events and arts and culture opportunities; and Superb Public Spaces, which enhance the beauty and physical setting of the Midlands community. Through the Connected Communities grant
2016-2017 Grant Recipients
initiative, the Foundation aims to inspire organizations that engage and invest in our community to build on the community’s existing assets. This year’s projects had phenomenal results, connecting many communities across the Midlands together.
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EVENTS
$264,000
TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT
$305,175
FUNDS LEVERAGED THROUGH THE CHALLENGE MATCH
1,496
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED
53,537
COMMUNITY MEMBERS REACHED
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year two’s Connected Communities grant
SC Philharmonic: Conduct the Phil
recipients. We look forward to reporting
Expansion of the popular flashmob
to you about the progress of these projects
concert series to a new audience, including
during this coming year.
homeless, mentally challenged, physically
Columbia Museum of Art: “Cut! Costume and the Cinema”
ill, under-served and at-risk youth and
The Foundation is proud to announce
An international exhibition exploring the
younger people who have committed criminal acts.
costume design coming to the museum
SC State Museum: Race: Are We So Different
November 18th, 2016 to February 19, 2017.
This exhibit explores the cultural and
craftsmanship and artistry of cinematic
DOKA: DOKO Meadows Park Foundation Amphitheater Project The construction of an amphitheater in Doko Meadows park will provide first-class performances and a space for Blythewood community events.
EngenuitySC: What’s Next Midlands
scientific look at race throughout history and the reasons we should celebrate our differences. The exhibit will be at the museum from June 11 until September 11.
The Jasper Project: Marked by the Water A multi-disciplinary community arts project involving Midlands area artists and community members that will serve as a
A collaborative online platform that gathers
commemoration of the first anniversary of
great ideas from Midlands residents for
the devastating 1000-year flood suffered by
community improvement and turns them
the South Carolina in October 2015.
into reality.
Riverbanks Society: Waterfall Junction at Riverbanks Botanical This new attraction connects visitors to nature through hands-on exploration,
For more information on Connected Communities and the funded projects, visit www.yourfoundation.org under Community Impact.
imaginative-learning and social offerings.
MIDLANDS COUNTIES REACHED
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City of West Columbia: State Street Beautification Project - Barren
Lugoff Elgin Academic Foundation: Kershaw Community ADA
sidewalks and bland streetscapes were transformed through the addition
Accessible Playground - A new ADA accessible playground was built
of flowers and a public art project.
allowing hundreds of families to enjoy a safe and local place to play.
Saluda Shoals Foundation: St. Andrews Road Expansion - Once an Columbia Museum of Art: From Marilyn to Mao -Andy Warhol’s
abandoned industrial site, Saluda Shoals has transformed this area into a
Famous Faces - The Warhol exhibition attracted record crowds and
new green space for the community to enjoy.
engaged the public in conversations about identity.
South Carolina Philharmonic: Conduct the Phil - Over 100,000 people in the Midlands stepped onto the podium and experienced the joy of EngenuitySC: What’s Next Midlands - This engaging online platform
conducting an orchestra during five interactive concerts held at local festivals.
connected citizens with big ideas for improving Columbia and turned two
The Humanities Council:
of them into reality. One of the first ideas implemented added portable
Hometown Teams-How Sports
seating options to Columbia’s Main Street.
Shape America - Clarendon County came together to view and attend this Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition celebrating South Carolina sports history and heros.
The Nickelodeon: Indie Grits - The popular cultural festival celebrated the 10th anniversary of their event by making the festival free to the public. Over Historic Columbia: Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative - A walking
10,000 people attended the
guide was developed to help the community explore the untold story of
festival events.
Columbia’s Jewish Community. Visit www.historiccolumbia.org/CJHI to download the tour.
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A Celebration of Philanthropy Midlands Gives raises over $1.6 million for 382 local nonprofits
The Midlands community once again came together to give to hundreds of local nonprofits during the third annual Midlands Gives Day. Thanks to the incredible support from thousands of everyday philanthropists, participating nonprofits and corporate partners, Midlands Gives surpassed last year’s totals in numbers of donations, dollars raised and participating nonprofit organizations. These results were outstanding in light of the technical difficulties encountered. Starting at the 11:00 a.m. hour on May 3, the national online giving platform KIMBIA, through which Midlands Gives donations are processed, began experiencing severe issues due to hardware failures, affecting giving day users in more than 50 cities nationally.
people from across the midlands cheered for their favorite charities at spirit communications park.
The Community Foundation’s team responded by implementing their crisis plan from the Midlands Gives headquarters at Spirit Communications Park. The team extended the giving deadline by 12 hours, to noon on May 4, and quickly built an alternate web page enabling donors to continue to give to their chosen charities. The Foundation’s board also moved quickly to keep the giving momentum going, approving the addition of two $2,000 Power Hours and electing to underwrite $15,707 in KIMBIA processing fees not already covered by donors.
“Some might say ‘Our philanthropy broke the internet!” We prefer to say we are #SCStrong,” said JoAnn Turnquist, President & CEO. “Our nonprofits showed just how resilient they are and their donors rallied behind them. We are grateful to live in a region where people genuinely care and give back to make the community we call home stronger-A Connected Community.”
volunteer ben bullock assisted donors with giving online.
donors of all ages supported their favorite nonprofits by giving online.
Watch our first Midlands Gives Highlights Video at www.midlandsgives.org. regional mayors pitched to earn prizes for local nonprofits.
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MIDLANDS GIVES IMPACT IN 2016 ORGANIZATIONS RAISED AN AVERAGE
$3,645
$127 WAS THE AVERAGE GIFT AMOUNT
DONATIONS BY CATEGORY 8% | $132,402 ANIMAL
2015
2016
252
382
NONPROFITS
$1,543,023 IN 24 HRS
12% | $185,435
ARTS AND CULTURE
$1,603,647
12% | $192,304
IN 36 HRS
DOLLARS RAISED
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
18% | $296,426
11,372
EDUCATION
12,560
NUMBER OF GIFTS
7,849
7,604
3% | $47,515
41%
6% | $92,655 FAITH-BASED
ENVIRONMENT
NUMBER OF DONORS
43%
%
DONORS WHO GAVE TO A NONPROFIT FOR THE FIRST TIME
7% | $116,318 HEALTH
NONPROFIT TOTALS BY COUNTY
24% | $386,151
FAIRFIELD NEWBERRY
HUMAN SERVICES
KERSHAW
$7,125
$16,858
$19,410
LEE
10% | $168,076
$295
SALUDA $11,365
LEXINGTON $220,669
RICHLAND $1,228,481
CALHOUN $1,309
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
SUMTER $10,405
CLARENDON
ORANGEBURG $110,554
$2,177
#MIDLANDSGIVES
TRENDED ON TWITTER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DAY
8,277 TWEETS MENTIONED
#MIDLANDSGIVES
3.4 MILLION VIEWS
OF MIDLANDS GIVES TELEVISION COVERAGE
heart ‘n soul band kept everyone dancing through the night.
even our furry friends played their part in raising awareness of effective nonprofits.
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summer 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Mark Your Calendar Don’t miss out on these upcoming events
Talk About Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM South Carolina State Museum
Black Philanthropy Month Best of Philanthropy August, 2016
November 10, 2016
Black Philanthropy Month is an annual,
Save the date to celebrate with us during
global celebration of African-descent giving. The 2016 theme is Elevating A Culture of Giving. Follow the Foundation’s
Presented as part of the blockbuster
social media pages or check the website
exhibit RACE: Are We So Different?, the
for information on how you can join in.
Community Foundation invites you to this
For more information, visit
panel discussion that
www.blackphilanthropymonth.com
our annual Best of Philanthropy awards. Local philanthropists will be honored in four award categories. Tickets will go on sale the beginning of October at www.yourfoundation.org/BestOfPhilanthropy.
explores how various cultures embrace philanthropy and give of their time, talent, and treasures.
Celebrating our Legacy Society Members On May 24th, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees welcomed new Legacy Society Members during the 2nd Annual Legacy Luncheon. During the celebration, attendees completed the “Picture Your Legacy” exercise and shared images that represented their legacy of giving.
New Legacy Society Members: Anonymous Margaret Cullum David and Jane Kulbersh Jan Morrow Pete and Sarah Stewart JoAnn Turnquist and Ernst Czisar
For information about the Foundation’s Legacy Society, contact Heather Sherwin at 803.978.7831 or heather@yourfoundation.org.
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above: legacy society members pose for a photo. left: roslyn glenn and julie epting discuss the images that represent their legacies.