Check out our 2026 Q1 Newsletter As we begin 2026, Foothills Community Foundation is reflecting on a year defined by momentum, measurable impact, and continued trust from donors across our region. The numbers tell a compelling story—one of growth, stewardship, and deepening community investment. A Year of Significant Grantmaking During the last fiscal year (July…
John M. Greene John M. Greene and his family have been part of the Foothills Community Foundation’s story since its earliest beginnings—when the idea of a community foundation was still a conversation taking shape across the region. John and his late wife, Sue Greene, not only joined that conversation, they helped transform it into reality.…
Check out our 2025 Q4 Newsletter As we begin 2026, Foothills Community Foundation is reflecting on a year defined by momentum, measurable impact, and continued trust from donors across our region. The numbers tell a compelling story—one of growth, stewardship, and deepening community investment. A Year of Significant Grantmaking During the last fiscal year (July…
Check out our 2025 Q3 Newsletter As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to think about how your generosity can make the greatest impact — both for the causes you love and your own financial goals. At Foothills Community Foundation, we’re here to help you make those decisions with confidence. Make…
I remember once running with Marshall downtown all the way to the Mercy Chapel and down through the old mill neighborhoods. It was a hike, and I saw areas of town I had never seen. Marshall was prone to explore and take note of these areas, A couple of weeks later he found a stray…
At Foothills Community Foundation, we are proud to share the highlights of a remarkable fiscal year—one that capped off our 25th Anniversary with record-setting impact and renewed inspiration. A Banner Year for Grantmaking From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, Foothills Community Foundation distributed more than $6.5 million in grants—the largest annual total in…
Foothills Community Foundation Celebrates Milestones and Looks Ahead The 2023–2024 fiscal year marked a defining chapter in the Foothills Community Foundation’s 25-year history—one that reflected record growth, enduring generosity, and a renewed commitment to our mission of making philanthropy local, accessible, and lasting. Legacy and Growth in Motion This year, we surpassed $40 million…
Find out what is new with the Foothills Community Foundation, including information about our move on April 29th and our Donor Appreciation Lunch which we held in March. Come visit us at our new location: 100 Foundation Dr. 2025 1st Quarter Newsletter
Butch Hughes Frank P. “Butch” Hughes, III arrived in the Upstate in June 2006 to assume the role of president and general manager of the Independent Mail. Later that year, he was named the publisher and served as the paper’s advertising director. After a distinguished 31-year career with the E.W. Scripps & Co. which…
Foothills Community Foundation announces a new fundholder portal in our 2024 4th Quarter Newsletter. 2024 4th Quarter Newsletter Click to explore the Fundholder Portal and find our Portal Guide and FAQ.