A History of Philanthropy in the South

As SECF celebrates its 50 year anniversary, this timeline highlights milestones in our work while also lifting up the rich historical, political, and social context that defines so much of what makes the South unique.

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Previous: 1991-2007

2008-present

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  • 2013

    The W.K. Kellogg Foundation opens a regional office in Mississippi to support its work in Mississippi and New Orleans.

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  • 2017

    Lumina Foundation identifies 17 cities as Talent Hubs, including the following Southeastern cities: Nashville, TN; Richmond, VA; Louisville, KY.

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  • 2018

    The NoVo Foundation announces a partnership with the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium, a new collective of funders, activists and community leaders working to advance the movements for Black girls and women in the Southeast.

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