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Over Two Decades of Work for Social Change

Founded in 1981, the Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) is comprised of concerned individuals working in partnership to provide financial support and technical assistance to community organizations working for social and economic justice. Dependent primarily upon contributions from individuals, for financial support, FSC is committed to making a meaningful difference in the world through social change. FSC has given more than $4 million to over 1,500 grant recipients in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Through its fundraising and grant making programs, FSC has created a responsible and effective link between individuals desiring to fund progressive endeavors and groups and organizations that are working for progressive social change.

The Fund for Southern Communities provides financial resources to help move people from thought to action. FSC supports small community groups working for environmental justice, women's rights, youth development, lesbian and gay rights, worker's rights, civil rights and disability rights.

FSC awards approximately 40-60 grants per year, ranging in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000. Grantees not only benefit from financial assistance, they are also given assistance in organizational development, fund-raising, and financial management. Rather than just treating the symptoms of our social ills, the Fund for Southern Communities seeks long-term solutions by putting resources into the hands of the frontline community leaders who are working to solve these problems from the ground up.

FSC is unusual in that it awards grants to community organizations that are working to address the systems and structures that cause community problems. Often these organizations and projects are overlooked by traditional charities and private foundations because their projects are too new, the organization is too small, or their objectives are too controversial. FSC is willing to make grants to these unique groups and organizations because we believe that communities that have the resources to work on their own behalf make change happen.

The Fund for Southern Communities is a stable, credible resource through which donors can support causes and organizations that are meaningful to them and making a difference in their communities. If you are considering becoming a donor or starting a donor advised fund and would like to learn more about the work of the Fund for Southern Communities, please contact us at 404 292-7600. back to top

FSC Board of Directors: 2003-2004 
The Board of Directors of the Fund for Southern Communities reflects the work and constituencies of FSC. Members are elected both by the general membership of FSC, as well as by the sitting Board members. The membership must represent both grantees and donors, and must represent all three states of FSC's region. Directors serve two year terms, and may be re-elected for a maximum of three consecutive terms.

Wendy Brinker
Columbia, SC

Judith Chaet
Old Fort, NC

Jeff Cheek
Atlanta, GA

Kelvin Lynn Cothren
Atlanta, GA

Beni Ivey
Atlanta, GA

Darryl Lester
Raleigh, NC

Kent Matlock
Atlanta, GA

Shelia Moore
Atlanta, GA

Ajulo Norman
Raleigh, NC

Naomi Randolph
Greensboro, NC

Angela Robinson
 Atlanta, GA

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FSC Staff: 

Alice Eason Jenkins
Executive Director

Allyn Howard
Program Officer

Ginny Lynch
Intern

Irene Mitchell
Intern

Nick Thomas
Intern

You can contact the Fund for Southern Communities by calling or writing to the address below, or by using our online form.

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