Higher Education Grant Funders in South Carolina
636 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to South Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $713.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 636 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in South Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical University of South Carolina | South Carolina | $143.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Clemson University Foundation | South Carolina | $133.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Citadel Foundation | South Carolina | $129.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $34.7M | 35 | 2025 |
| 5 | College of Charleston Foundation | South Carolina | $32.1M | 19 | 2025 |
| 6 | Winthrop University Foundation | South Carolina | $21.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Citadel Brigadier Foundation | South Carolina | $16.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $15.0M | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Georgia | $12.5M | 60 | 2024 |
| 10 | Coastal Educational Foundation Inc | South Carolina | $11.9M | 5 | 2025 |
| 11 | Francis Marion University | South Carolina | $10.3M | 16 | 2025 |
| 12 | Chanticleer Athletic Foundation | South Carolina | $8.7M | 5 | 2025 |
| 13 | Beemok Family Foundation | South Carolina | $8.5M | 53 | 2024 |
| 14 | Esther H Ludwig Scholarships | Nevada | $7.9M | 5 | 2025 |
| 15 | Trident Technical College Foundation Inc | South Carolina | $7.8M | 7 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in South Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 636 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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