Making a Difference In the Lives of Older Adults & Hospice Patients
At the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. we believe that older adults deserve respect and integrity throughout their lives.
The Foundation receives and administers all gifts to the ministries of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, which include Franke at Seaside, the Heritage at Lowman, Rice Estate, RoseCrest, Trinity on Laurens, Lutheran Hospice, BeWell Home Services and BeWell@Home.
Ways to Give
Whether you wish to make a recurring gift on a debit or credit card or you would like to make a one-time gift of assets, we invite you to explore the many ways you can donate and better the lives of older adults in South Carolina.
Charity Navigator
As the nation’s largest and most-utilized charity evaluator, Charity Navigator is an organization that examines individual non-profit organization’s documents and then ranks each objectively using an unbiased, numbers-based system. This gives donors a better understanding of where and how their gifts will be used.
Charity Navigator rates the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. as four stars (out of four) based on the overall score comprised of our financial records, accountability, and transparency. We invite you to peruse our performance metrics and financial statements at charitynavigator.org.
From Our Blog
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care
Posted on December 11, 2025 - Finding the perfect gift for a loved one living in long-term care can feel challenging. You want to bring them joy and comfort, but you’re also thinking about limited space, practical considerations, and what will truly brighten their days. Here are some meaningful gift ideas that really resonate with residents and their families.
“Because we feel that the work the Foundation does is so important, we would like to make a gift of stock in memory of my parents and to honor those who work in the Rice Estate skilled nursing area, the BeWell Home Services staff and the Lutheran Hospice group. Our hope is that our gift can help the Foundation continue providing wonderful experiences to other people like my parents were able to enjoy with their connection through the Rice Estate. God’s blessings!”