Fall 2012 Newsletter

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FALL 2012

The Foundation Welcomes New Staff Members

enrich enrich The Community Foundation is pleased to announce two new members to our staff. Heather Sherwin joined the Foundation on September 1 as our Vice President for Development. On October 1, David M. Laird joined our staff as the Director of Community Impact.

Heather plays a pivotal role in the overall sustainability and growth of the Community Foundation. She develops new charitable funds and works with professional advisors and their clients to fulfill their philanthropic goals. Heather also serves as a resource for charitable SPRING 2009 5, No. 1 planning in theVol. Midlands community.

Heather has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Boston University.

Prior to joining the Foundation, she was Director of Principal Gifts for Cleveland Museum of Art where she was responsible for completing a $350 million capital campaign. Her 20 years of fundraising experience include positions with Great Lakes Theater Festival, where she raised $19.3 million to complete the renovation of the historic Hanna Theatre; American Red Cross; Hawken School; and The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Additionally, Ms. Sherwin was actively involved in the Cleveland community. She was president of the Cleveland Arts Prize5, andNo. Vice 1 President SPRING 2009 Vol. of The Sherwick Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, her family foundation.

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David oversees all grant operations for the Foundation’s community philanthropy initiatives. He provides recommendations for discretionary and designated grants and works with community leaders, stakeholders and affiliates throughout the Foundation’s 11 county service area to drive communities to lasting, positive social impact.

David has a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining the Foundation, David served as the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for the Children’s Trust of South Carolina. His extensive government affairs experience also includes positions with Voices for America’s Children and the Child Welfare League of America.

Laird is the incoming chair of the Board of Directors for Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), and serves on the boards for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Navigating from Good To Great Foundation.

As you can see, both Heather and David have much to offer the Community Foundation and we are privileged to have them on staff.

Please contact either of them to discuss how they can be of assistance in fulfilling your charitable goals.

Finding Solid Ground

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2012 Donors

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President’s Letter

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Year-End Giving Tips

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Celebrating Community Champions

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Quarterly Donors

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Heather Sherwin 803.254.5601 x331 heather@yourfoundation.org

David M. Laird 803.254.5601 x322 david@yourfoundation.org

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FEATURED FUND

The Cooperative Ministry’s Solid Ground Program Gives People Purpose and Pathways Rising from the binds of poverty can be especially difficult for parents like Tiffany, a single mother struggling to provide for her two children. Tiffany was homeless and had trouble making ends meet while working a minimum wage job until The Cooperative Ministry’s Solid Ground Program helped her take charge of her life. With the program’s assistance and her

regain their footing so they can

hard to break the cycle of

own hard work, Tiffany is now

work towards a brighter future.

generational poverty,” says

scheduled to graduate in the

The program helps families on

Cooperative Ministry CEO David

spring with a paralegal degree

public assistance overcome

Kunz. “With the community’s

and looks forward to providing

poverty by giving parents the

help, we hope to see rapid

for her family in ways she never

tools they need to return to

growth in Solid Ground. Central

before imagined.

school, complete their education

Carolina Community Foundation

The Cooperative Ministry

and gain skills to help them

also plays a valuable role in

(TCM) was founded in 1982

succeed. People enrolled in Solid

helping in the success of Solid

by five downtown Columbia

Ground are able to increase their

Ground and The Cooperative

congregations. Their goal

earning potential and reduce or

Ministry as a whole,” Kunz says.

was to establish a method of

end their dependence on welfare.

administering assistance to those

The Cooperative Ministry

by mentoring, donating in-kind

in need, while also preventing

established an agency fund

items (diapers, baby wipes, etc.),

duplication of services. Since

with the Community Foundation

providing financial assistance for

then, TCM has grown to

specifically for this program.

daycare expenses or providing

encompass congregations of all

In order to take part, program

You can help Solid Ground

facility space for monthly life

faiths, more than 120 partnering

participants are required to

skills meetings and events.

agencies, and countless civic and

maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher,

Through this and other programs,

social organizations, foundations,

seek a career in a high-demand

The Cooperative Ministry is

businesses and individuals. TCM

field, receive financial and life

making a difference in the

works diligently to increase

skills counseling, and give back

Midlands by helping individuals

the economic self-sufficiency of

through community service.

and families work their way out

people experiencing poverty

The Cooperative Ministry

of poverty and toward a stable

in the Midlands region through

provides parents with childcare,

and self-sufficient future.

crisis assistance and sustainability

transportation and tuition

For more information, visit

programs.

assistance. There are currently six

www.coopmin.org.

The Solid Ground program allows struggling families throughout the Midlands to

women enrolled in Solid Ground.

“These are some incredible women who are working very

Board of Trustees J. Hagood Tighe, Chair Judith M. Davis, Vice Chair Bruce W. Hughes, Secretary/Treasurer Scott R. Adams Dr. William Babcock J. Mac Bennett Sharon W. Bryant R. Jason Caskey, CPA

Michael C. Crapps Rita Bragg Cullum Eric M. Elkins John J. Garrison L. Marion Gressette III Henry B. Haitz III C. Carroll Heyward David G. Hodges Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr.

D. Michael Kelly Charlene H. Keys Ellis M. Knight Cory Manning Stephen G. Morrison Linda O’Bryon Dave Peterson John C. Pollok Barbara Rackes page 2

Ben Rex George W. Rogers A. Eugene Rountree Terry K. Schmoyer Jr., CPA Michael Schraibman Martha Scott Smith Nancy Spencer Susie H. VanHuss

2012 Donors The support of our donors allows us to continue our philanthropic work in the Midlands community each year.

We thank each person and organization who supported the Foundation with a gift during our 2012 fiscal year (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012).

Foundation Fellow: 10,000+ AIDS United Anonymous Colonial Life Nord Cascading Unitrust Escrow Fund Evan W. Nord Donor Designated Fund Redd Family Charitable Lead Trust South Carolina Bank and Trust Christy and Ken Taucher Donor Advised Fund The State Media Company Wells Fargo

Foundation Associate: $2,500 - $9,999 BB&T of South Carolina Bill and Nan Babcock BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Eugene Bowen and Vivian Gunter Chase Family Foundation Fund Columbia Metropolitan magazine Susan and John Cotter Delta Dental Elliott Davis, LLC

First Citizens Bank of South Carolina William R. Horton and Mary R. Major Family Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Advised Fund Lloyd and Doris Liles Donor Advised Fund Mott Administrative Endowment Fund for CCCF Pollock Company Poston Family Fund Schmoyer & Company, LLC Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation South Carolina Bar WXRY

Foundation Supporter: $1,000 - $2,499 AT&T Steve and Sharon Bryant Mr. R. Jason Caskey Colliers International, Inc. Cyberwoven, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis Fisher & Phillips, LLP Ms. Joyce M. Hampton David Hodges Ashley and Brian Huff Donor Advised Escrow Fund Bruce Hughes Charitable Fund KeenanSuggs BowersElkins, LLC James K. and Donna H. Lehman Tim and Catherine Monetti Mr. and Mrs. Page Morris Family Fund NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank Northwestern Mutual Life

Palmetto Computer Consulting David and Mary Peterson Ronald and Hannah Rogers Scarborough Family Charitable Trust Fund Terry and Wendy Schmoyer Marshall and Frances Shearouse Fund Spirit Communications JoAnn Turnquist Unum Pat and Susie VanHuss Rick and Brenda Wheeler Louise McLaurin Womble Fund

Foundation Friend: $250 - $999 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. Escrow Fund Allison Investment Management, LLC Mr. and Mrs. David C. Allison Mr. Gayle O. Averyt Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Bannon Mr. Edward Bender Mac and Leslie Bennett Ms. Daphne F. Bethencourt Jean Blount Ms. Ali Borchardt Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Boykin Colleen and Tim Bozard Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cantey Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Caughman Mr. and Mrs. Freeman W. Coggins Jr. Ms. Aubria Corbitt Janet and L. Arlen Cotter Family Fund Rita Bragg Cullum Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Dade Ms. Judith M. Davis Bill Ebert Beverly Edgell Eric and Jennifer Elkins

Sam and Toni Elkins Robert W. Foster Charitable Fund Richard and Belinda Gergel Mr. and Mrs. Kent Gregory Mr. L. Marion Gressette III Mr. Henry B. Haitz III Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Harpootlian Mr. Bill Hefty C. Carroll and Susan B. Heyward William R. Horton and Mary R. Major Bruce W. Hughes Guy Jones and Cynthia Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Klopp Ellis M. Knight, MD Cory Manning and Tina Cundan Mike Kelly Law Group, LLC Tom and Ellen Monahan Linda and Michael O’Bryon J. Richard Palyok Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pollok Barbara Rackes Mr. Ben Rast Mr. Ben Rex Matthew Richardson Donna and Curt Rone Lou Schraibman Dr. David and Mrs. Dianne Schweiger Patti Shelley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Smith Joel and Kit Smith Nancy Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Staton Mr. and Mrs. Randall Stewart Robert B. Thompson Hagood and Elizabeth Tighe

Letter from the President ‘Tis the season for holiday dinners; families and friends seated together to give thanks and celebrate. It is one of my favorite times of year. A time to tell stories, remember those who have touched our lives and share our appreciation for the time and treasure we’ve received.

This newsletter provides a glimpse into the Foundation’s bountiful holiday table.

Our dinner conversation is filled with stories of people who have made a difference in our communities. A harvest of goodwill and charity – neighbors helping neighbors and individuals and organizations helping those in need. Please listen in by reading about our Community Champions and recipients of our Vision and Catalyst Awards.

Please join us as we give thanks for innovative programs, like Solid Ground, that are increasing the number of holiday dinners being celebrated in the Midlands. And, as you read the lists of donors, please join us in remembering — ­ with appreciation — the folks who have generously supported nonprofit organizations throughout our community. Their willingness to

JoAnn Turnquist

support the needs of others is cause for celebration.

I am delighted to introduce you to two new colleagues who are seated at the Foundation’s table this year, Heather Sherwin and David Laird. They are already touching lives through their work.

I hope that your holiday dinners are filled with laughter and that you are able to share the joy of the season with those you love.

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The Foundation exists to help

Foundation’s qualified grant

you – our donors – make the best

making staff will perform all

decisions you can about where to

necessary due diligence.

invest your philanthropic dollars.

Using a variety of flexible giving models, we can work with you to facilitate your gifts in the way that is easiest and most advantageous.

To help you take full advantage of the services we offer to our valued fund holders, we are sharing some year-end tax planning ideas from two of the Foundation’s board trustees.

Jason Caskey is the Financial Services Practice Chair and Managing Shareholder for the Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC. Terry Schmoyer is the President and Managing Partner of Schmoyer and Company, LLC. Please consult with your

Save your gift documentation to support your charitable contribution deductions. This is easy by making a gift to your fund at CCCF. The Foundation staff processes your grant requests and can work directly with your tax preparer to provide the information needed to support your charitable deductions.

The Foundation can accept several types of assets including gifts of cash, securities, land, life insurance policies and charitable trust payments.

Consider giving appreciated long-term securities. Publicly traded

tax advisor to ensure your

stock and other securities you’ve

decisions are appropriate for

held for more than one year are

your unique tax situation.

one of the best charitable gifts.

Make your gifts by December 31, 2012 to take a deduction on your 2012 tax return. By making a gift to your fund by December 31, you will receive a deduction immediately but will be able to take your time choosing the charities that

R. Jason Caskey, CPA

INVESTING

Tips for Year-End Charitable Giving

Terry K. Schmoyer Jr., CPA

Why? Because you can deduct the fair market value and avoid the capital gains tax you would pay if you sold the property.

If you don’t yet have a fund with the Foundation, it’s not too late to do so before year end.

will ultimately receive grants.

Ensure that your gifts are made to qualified organizations in order to take a deduction. Gifts to your fund at CCCF are eligible

After speaking with your tax advisor, contact Heather Sherwin at the Community Foundation with further questions – 803.254.5601 x331.

for the maximum deduction allowed by law. When you make recommendations to fund your favorite charities, the

The Staff JoAnn M. Turnquist | President & CEO x323 Jo Bull | Senior Director of Donor Services x326 Tonia E. Cochran | Director of Marketing & Communications x329 Edward E. Conroy, CPA | Chief Financial Officer x325

Contact Us

David M. Laird | Director of Community Impact x322 Kelly Rogers | Staff Accountant X330 Heather Sherwin | VP for Development x331 Kristin W. Williamson | Interactive Marketing Manager x328

2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 | Columbia, SC 29204 803.254.5601 | 803.799.6663 (F) | info@yourfoundation.org | www.yourfoundation.org

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CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY

Honoring our Community Champions The Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan magazine partnered once again to present our Best of Philanthropy Awards: Honoring Our Community Champions at the Foundation’s recent annual celebration. These awards honor ordinary people in our community who make giving back a priority for themselves, their family or their business.

Almost 300 people joined us on November 1 to celebrate the philanthropic endeavors of our Community Champions. Each winner was presented with an award and given the opportunity to grant a $500 donation to the charity of their choice in our 11-county service area.

And the winners are: Local Business Champion

Individual Champion Student Champions

Group Champions Family Champions

Kenneth Long, owner of Long’s Drugs Cynthia Byrd Airport High School Student Government The CASA Quarterbacks Dr. Bert and Mrs. Jeanne Gué

These Community Champions use their time, treasures and talents to improve the lives of others in our community. They don’t seek out recognition for what they are doing; they do it simply because they believe it’s the right thing to do. As their stories show, philanthropy comes in many forms and sizes.

The winners and their stories were profiled in the November Columbia Metropolitan magazine. If you haven’t read it, we encourage you to buy the issue.

In addition to our Best of Philanthropy Awards, we also presented the 2012 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award and the Carolyn Holderman Vision Awards.

The Catalyst Award, created in memory of David W. Robinson, recognizes organizations in our 11-county service area that have exemplified leadership, creativity, vision and commitment in addressing critical community issues. The 2012 recipient

of the Catalyst Award is Family Connection of South Carolina.

Family Connection offers a network of support and information for families raising children with special needs with more than 600 parent volunteers across the state.

The Carolyn Holderman Vision Award is named for a beloved member of the Foundation team who passed away last year. Two awards were presented to Cathy Monetti and the Cassels Family (Bill, Charlotte, Tobin and Pat) for their contributions to Talk About Giving, the Foundation’s philanthropic initiative.

“Honoring these individuals and organizations by celebrating their gifts and service is a wonderful way to fulfill our mission to promote, facilitate and increase philanthropy in the Midlands,” said president & CEO JoAnn Turnquist. “We look forward to continuing these awards at our annual celebration each year.”

Visit our Facebook or Flickr pages for more photos.

Left to Right from Top: 1. Kenneth Long 2. Airport High School Student Government 3. Cathy Monetti 4. CASA Quarterbacks 5. Bert and Jeanne Gué 6. Cynthia Byrd 7. The Cassels Family 8. Family Connection of S.C. page 5

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Quarterly Donors The Foundation thanks the following people and organizations for their support. This listing reflects gifts of $250 or more made to component funds at the Foundation between July 1 and September 30, 2012.

Anytime Fitness BB&T of South Carolina Ms. Caroline Dixon Bartman Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Baxley Becki J. Owens Photography, LLC Charlotte and Joe Berry Bill and Sharon Besley Bi-Lo, LLC BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Suzan D. Boyd and M. Edward Sellers Mr. and Mrs. John M. Brabham Jr. Ms. Toni Brown David Burrell CSX Transportation, Inc. Mr. Charles H. Cate Chapin Automotive Repair, LLC Chapin Concrete Contractors, Inc. Chapin Dental Associates

Chapin Sunrise Rotary Club Chapin Veterinary Care Center, LLC Christiana Bank & Trust Company City of Chesnee City of Columbia Clarendon Junior Ambassadors Ms. Margaret G. Clay Columbia Opportunity Resource Complete Nutrition Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Connelly Core IT Staffing Mr. Harry Culpepper Jr. Cyberwoven, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Dade Dean Law Firm, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dittman Mr. Joseph E. Dixon Jr. Mr. Mark E. Dodds Douglas & Company Real Estate, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Edward W. Duffy Jr. ERA Wilder Realty Bill Ebert Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Fawcett First Citizens Bank of South Carolina Gallup & Gallup NHS, Inc. Gilbert Community Park-Country Store Gilbert Ruritan Club Hannah Piano Company John and Lil Hayes

James Heard Mr. and Mrs. P. Mason Hogue Hunt Financial Group, LLC Hybrid Engineering, Inc. J M Smith Corporation Chris Koon and Tanya Gee Ms. Annabelle Laroque Law Office of Laura Huggins, LLC Lexington Medical Center Lloyd S. Liles Mark Lipe Scott Macfarland and Barbara Collete Mr. and Mrs. Gary Marco Mr. and Mrs. Jess D. McCavitt Ms. Jane B. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McNamara Mr. Joseph Merlette Metts Construction, Inc. Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc. The Montessori School of Camden Morgan & Associates Motley Rice, LLC The Mungo Company, Inc. Mr. Stewart Mungo William H. Neely Mr. and Mrs. M. Alan Peace Random House, Inc. Richland County Finance Department

Richland County Recreation Foundation SC Oncology Associates SCE&G Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schmedding Serendipity Media, LLC Mr. Clyde Simpson Louetta A. Slice Sonoco Foundation South Carolina Bank and Trust South Carolina Commission for the Blind Spivey Family Foundation Stokes-Trainor Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Stuckey Joe E. Taylor Jr. Town of Chapin Town of Lyman The Travel Connection of South Carolina, LLC Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Walker Jr. Ward Services, Inc. Milford H. Wessinger Trust Wilkinson High School Class of 1962 Mr. J. Robert Wilson Jr. Sally Nash Wilson Stephen J. Ziff Trust Zorba’s of Chapin

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