The staff and general counsel of The Spartanburg County Foundation includes professionals who specialize in philanthropy as well as community problem-solving. They routinely work with families, individuals, corporations, attorneys, and estate and financial planners to design gift plans that fit every economic situation.
The staff works diligently to connect donors to needs and opportunities within the Spartanburg community and to convene organizations and individuals around important causes.
Foundation Staff
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John
H. Dargan, President & CEO
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For:
- All
Donor-related Issues
- Establishing a Fund, Fund Statements, Ways to
Give, Fund Options and Scholarships
- Financial Advisor/Broker Contact
- Investment
Management/Fee Schedule
- Foundation Presentations
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Mary
L. Thomas, Executive Vice President
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For:
- Mission, Vision, and Strategy
- Community Foundation Inquiries
- Foundation Operations
- Foundation Presentations
- Community Leadership/Convening
- Spartanburg Community Indicators Project
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Jeanne
A. Papst, Executive Assistant
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Contact
For:
- General Information Regarding Your Commiunity
Foundation
- Website
and Social Media
- Scheduling and Coordination
for Executive Vice President
- Trustee Relations/Logistics
- Requesting a Speaker
- Intern Opportunities and Management
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Susan
S. Mullins, Controller
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For:
- Financial Administration
- Fund Activity Questions
- Contributions/Fundraising
- Financial Oversight for Foundation Initiatives
- National Standards
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Heather
Ailstock, Finance & Administrative Assistant
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For:
- Contributions/Fundraising
- Accounts Payable
- FundWeb: Passwords, Log-in Questions
- Financial Administration Support
- Fund Balance Inquiries
- Trustee Meetings and Support
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Omri
Mota , Program Officer
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For:
- Foundation
Grantmaking
- Grassroots Leadership
Development Institute
- Nonprofit Connect
- Nonprofit Services and Resources
- Community Convening
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Ashley
C. Thomason, Program Associate
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For:
- Component Fund Grant Disbursements and Grant
Expenses
- Scholarships
- Grants Management
- Reserving the Community Room
- Event Questions
- Community Indicators Support
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Tara
J. Weese, Communications & Donor Engagement Officer
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Contact
For:
- Media,
News, and Event Questions
- Website and Social Media
- Foundation Publications
- Donor Connect
- General Information Regarding
Your Community Foundation
- External Communications
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Allie
Ballenger, Donor Services/Development Associate
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Contact
For:
- All
Donor-related Issues
- Establishing a Fund, Fund
Statements, Ways to Give, Fund Options and Scholarships
- Donor Directed Grant Distributions/Supporting
Organizations
- Prospect-related Issues
- Making a Gift to an Established Fund
- Book of Memory
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General Council & Assistant Secretary

James W. Shaw is the Foundation's General Council and Assistant Secretary.