We are proud to highlight recent grantees on our home page. The Joanna Foundation’s purpose is to support organizations and programs that strengthen community capacity and enhance individual involvement in achieving a better quality of life. The eligible geographic areas are Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties and the communities of Joanna and Newberry in South Carolina.


Our Grant Policies

The Joanna Foundation makes grants only to organizations qualifying as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as private foundations. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to many questions about eligibility, due dates and other requirements for requesting support may be found here.
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The window for submitting a new LOI is CLOSED. We received the maximum number of LOI applications by 4:30 PM (ET) on Monday, January 8, 2024, triggering an early closure of the submissions window. The next opportunity to submit a new LOI will begin at 9 AM (ET) on April 8, 2024.