Business sponsorship
Carolina Cares Essentials Kit Sponsorships are available from $250 to $5,000, with recognition appropriate to the level of support.
Explore sponsorships →Support The Poston Foundation
Choose the work you want to support.
Give directly to Carolina Cares or Poston Preserve. Your contribution supports practical aid, responsible program delivery, public history, and community-centered work in South Carolina.
- South Carolina 501(c)(3) public charity
- EIN 85-0559047
- Secure giving through Fundraise Up
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Select a campaign, then complete your gift below.
You can switch campaigns at any time before submitting your donation.
Carolina Cares Initiative
Help build the next Essentials Kit distribution.
Your gift supports practical essentials, preparation, local distribution, documentation, and reasonable program operating costs.
- One-time + monthly giving
- Secure checkout
- Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
If the embedded form does not load, open the secure Carolina Cares campaign page.
Other ways to give
Support can take more than one form.
For gifts that need coordination, contact the Foundation before sending funds, products, or sensitive financial information.
Check, ACH, DAF & matching gifts
For checks, ACH, donor-advised funds, matching-gift questions, or other coordinated gifts, confirm the appropriate process first.
Coordinate a gift →In-kind contributions
Products, supplies, historical materials, and other non-cash support can be useful when they match a defined program need and can be received responsibly.
Discuss an in-kind gift →Grants & restricted support
Grantmakers and donors considering a restriction, custom project, reporting requirement, or larger commitment should discuss terms before funding.
Review funder materials →Stewardship & accountability
A clear trail from support to program activity.
The Foundation records contributions, purchases, receipts, program activity, and progress so supporters can follow how charitable resources are used.
Legal nameThe Poston Foundation
Federal tax IDEIN 85-0559047
LocationColumbia, South Carolina
Giving questions
What donors commonly want to know.
Can I make a recurring gift?
The online checkout may offer recurring giving for the selected campaign. Review the frequency and terms displayed by Fundraise Up before submitting your gift.
Can I restrict or designate my gift?
Selecting Carolina Cares or Poston Preserve identifies the intended program. Please discuss any narrower restriction, custom project, grant condition, or reporting requirement with the Foundation before sending support.
How do I get a receipt or help with a donation?
Use the information in your donation confirmation or contact the Foundation with the date, approximate amount, and issue. Do not send full payment-card numbers, bank credentials, or sensitive identity documents through the general website form.
How can a business or organization support the work?
Businesses and organizations can sponsor Carolina Cares Essentials Kits, coordinate an in-kind contribution, discuss a grant, or support a defined program need. Start with the sponsorship or contact page so the support can be structured appropriately.