Foothills Community Foundation

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Coach Jim Fraser Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Coach Fraser and is awarded to T.L. Hanna seniors who demonstrate leadership, athletic participation, and a strong work ethic.

Congratulations to:
• Ta'Liyah Custis - Lander University
• Dixon Davies – University of South Carolina

A record year of generosity! During fiscal year 2025, Foothills Community Foundation distributed more than $6.5 million through 653 grants—the highest annual grantmaking total in our history.
Every grant represents a donor's vision and a community need being met.
Together, we're creating lasting impact across Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties. Find out more at: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/news/

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating one of the 2026 student honorees.

The George E. Prince Memorial Ring is awarded annually to a T.L. Hanna High School senior selected by their fellow students.

Congratulations to:
• Gavin Magin – University of South Carolina

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Jay Bloomer Scholarship honors the late Jay Bloomer and is awarded annually to students at Dobyns-Bennett High School and T.L. Hanna High School.

Congratulations to:
• Hannah Bastian – Brigham Young University (Nursing)
• Emry Smith – University of South Carolina (Biological Sciences)

Our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is here!

During fiscal year 2025, Foothills Community Foundation facilitated 653 grants totaling more than $6.5 million—the largest annual grantmaking year in our history.

As of June 30, 2025, Foundation assets totaled nearly $46 million, reflecting 25 years of philanthropic growth and community impact.

Thank you to our donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, and supporters for making this work possible.
Read the report and see philanthropy in action:https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Foothills-Community_Annual-Report-2025-FINAL.pdf

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Irvin Cauthen Scholarship is a $2,500 renewable scholarship honoring Irvin Cauthen and supporting students pursuing degrees in engineering or business.

Congratulations to:
• Devvia Ravichandran – Georgia Institute of Technology (Biomedical Engineering)

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Altrusa Club/Beth Park Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a T. L. Hanna student in memory of Beth Park.

Congratulations to:
• Hall Knobel – The University of the South (Sewanee)

Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating more of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Sandra Myers Scholarship honors the late Sandra Myers, R.N., and is awarded annually to a West Oak High School senior pursuing higher education.

Congratulations to:
• Allisen Gunn – Tri-County Technical College

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Please join the Foothills Community Foundation in congratulating our 2026 Scholarship Recipients awarded to graduating seniors throughout Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

The Jonny Lyons Memorial Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship awarded to high school seniors who are descendants of employees of the former Orr-Lyons Textile Mill.

Congratulations to:
• Dax Allen – Anderson University
• Abby Campbell – Clemson University
• Jarrett Clinkscales – Clemson University
• Eddie Cothran – Clemson University
• Hagan Harris – Anderson University
• Rachel Wideman – Anderson University