The Jolley Foundation is a family foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. Originally established as an employee assistance fund in 1947, the Jolley Foundation has expanded its mission over the last 72 years to better meet the community’s needs and to focus on broader issues.

Our Vision

A just, compassionate, and vibrant community.

Our Mission

We will advance efforts to eliminate the root causes and effects of poverty and discrimination by:
Seeking systemic and sustainable solutions to historically intractable problems
Investing in nonprofit organizations committed to building their capacity to serve community needs
Pursuing opportunities for collaborative philanthropic effort
Building strategic local or regional impact initiatives into our investment portfolio
Supporting grassroots community organizing: funding where it exists, encouraging where it's needed
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