Derek Revord Endowment
I established the Derek Revord Endowment in December 2010 at the Coastal Community Foundation in memory of Derek David Revord. Derek was my roommate in college for two years. He passed away about two years after college. Long story short – his passing sent me on a crazy path of heading overseas for work and travel (and attending the USA World Cup matches in the 2006 World Cup in Germany).
The Derek Revord Endowment is my way to say “Thank you, Derek.”
The Endowment became fully endowed in the spring of 2012 and grants money to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry. The Endowment’s 1st donation to the Special Olympics was in July 2012 and will continue to donate to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry in perpetuity.
Total granted as of August 17, 2024 = $22,387
As of August 17, 2024 – Current Fund Balance $81,896.55
Three Ways to Donate:
Donation Method 1 – Online through the 2024 Pool Plunge widget link to the right (or below if you are on a phone) or you can visit the donation website at https://www.mightycause.com/story/Plunge2025.
You can watch the Pool Plunge on January 1, 2025 on the Endowment’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/DerekRevordEndowment. Make sure you “Like” the page to receive notice when I go live for the Pool Plunge. The plunge is at 10:15 am, but I will go live around 10:00 am.
If you or your company are interested in being a matching donor, contact me.
Donation Method 2 – Mail a check:
Checks can be mailed to:
Coastal Communication Foundation
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Make checks payable to the Derek Revord Endowment.
Donation Method 3 – Through the Coastal Community Foundation’s website:
https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/donate/
Step 1 – To direct make a donation online, go to the above link.
Step 2 – Scroll to the bottom and enter “Derek Revord Endowment” under Other Funds and click it when it pops ups
Step 3 – Then complete the payment information and click the “Donate” button.
(this is the direct link for Donation Method 3 https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1474)
What is the Derek Revord Endowment?
The Derek Revord Endowment was established in December 2010 at the Coastal Community Foundation in memory of Derek David Revord. The Endowment became fully endowed in the spring of 2012 and grants money to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry. The Endowment’s 1st donation to the Special Olympics was in July 2012 and will continue to donate to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry in perpetuity.
What is the Derek Revord Endowment’s goal?
The Endowment’s goal is to keep Derek’s memory alive in the community and be a source of sustainable giving to supplement the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry’s fundraising efforts. As of April 4, 2023, the Derek Revord Endowment has granted $22,387 to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry, and the Endowment’s balance was $81,896.55.
What is the relationship between the Derek Revord Endowment and the Special Olympics South Carolina?
The Derek Revord Endowment is completely separate from the South Carolina Olympics and is a donor to the Special Olympics South Carolina serving the Lowcountry. Annually, the CCF calculates the grantable amount as determined by its Board and makes a donation to the Special Olympics serving the Lowcountry from the Derek Revord Endowment.
What is an endowment?
Endowments are assets set aside for the perpetual benefit of an organization, institution, charity, etc. Donations/gifts made to an endowment are managed for the long-term. Each year a portion of the endowment’s balance is given to the beneficiary of the endowment.
What is the Coastal Community Foundation?
The Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) is a public grantmaking organization. As part of its mission to foster philanthropy and increase the financial resources available for local charitable groups, CCF administers endowments for individuals, corporations and nonprofit organizations.