Truliant Foundation names Upstate Mini Grants award recipients

The Truliant Foundation is awarding a total of $45,000 in Community Mini Grant funds to 30 nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint to enhance and lift up Truliant member communities.

The Mini Grants program, now in its 17th year, provides community-based, nonprofit organizations with $1,500 in grant funding to support programmatic or capacity-building needs. The program is limited to organizations with operating budgets of less than $500,000.

“The Truliant Foundation’s Community Mini Grants program empowers nonprofit organizations by providing essential resources to grow their impact,” said Atticus Simpson, executive director of the Truliant Foundation."

“These grant funds help us build relationships that support our most vulnerable populations. They allow us to connect with and provide meaningful help to organizations with fewer resources, ensuring we serve our communities effectively.”

The Mini Grants program accepts and considers proposals annually. This year’s program focused on professional development and training for staff and board members to equip individuals with the necessary skills to drive forward their organization’s mission. Materials and supplies for programs that support the Foundation’s focus areas of workforce education, social mobility, and financial wellness were also priorities.

The Truliant Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations supporting communities served by Truliant Federal Credit Union in the Carolinas and Virginia. Among other criteria, qualifying organizations that are interested in applying must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be in existence for at least three years.

Since 2008, the Community Mini Grant program has awarded about $445,000 to more than 450 nonprofit organizations. The 2025 Upstate S.C. award winners are listed below:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate, Greenville, S.C. – Funds will enhance mentorship programs that prepare youth for academic and career success through exposure to real-world opportunities, skill development, and community partnership initiatives.

• First Impression of South Carolina (FISC), Greenville, S.C. – Funds will foster personal development and job readiness programs that help individuals achieve employment and independence.

• Mosaic Educational and Arts Program, Greenville, S.C. – Funds will be used for artistic and educational workshops that promote creativity and self-expression among youth.

• South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Greenville, S.C. – Funds will aid in programs that enhance business opportunities and economic development for the Hispanic community.

• YouthBASE, Inc., Greenville, S.C. – Funds will provide educational and life skills training programs aimed at empowering youth to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

About The Truliant Foundation

Established in 2023, the Truliant Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a purpose to lift up and transform Truliant member communities through charitable giving, collaboration, and meaningful partnerships. The Foundation strives to be a catalyst for growth for established nonprofits seeking the support and guidance they need to flourish and spark positive change in their communities. The Foundation also provides college scholarships to Truliant members and relief funds to Truliant employees facing unforeseen personal hardships. Learn more or donate at Truliant.org/Foundation.