What is the ACS South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund?

The South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (SC-ACS) has partnered with the American College of Surgeons Foundation to set up a special fund, the ACS South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund and all gifts to that fund will be held for use by SC-ACS.

SC-ACS may use the funds to cover the costs of any initiative that advances the mission of the American College of Surgeons.  ACS Fellows in South Carolina who contribute to the ACS Foundation now have an opportunity to direct their gifts to South Carolina surgeons and initiatives.

All gifts to the American College of Surgeons South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund will be held by the American College of Surgeons Foundation (ACS Foundation) as restricted gifts for the benefit of the South Carolina Chapter of the ACS.

Anyone may donate to the ACS South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund. In addition, many employers offer a matching program for employees making charitable donations.

The American College of Surgeons Foundation is a 501C-3 nonprofit as established by the IRS.  This tax status means that donations towards the South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund are considered charitable contributions and are thus tax deductible.

How do I give to the South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund?

Giving to the ACS South Carolina Chapter Initiative Fund is quite simple. Go online to the ACS Foundation website to start the process.  Under the Designation tab, select South Carolina Chapter Fund and follow the prompts after that to complete your gift.