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Become a Friend of the Lowline
The Lowline runs on a mix of city investment and private support. This is where the private half comes in, whichever way fits how you want to be involved.
Give to the Lowline
Ways to Give
Every gift, at any size, goes toward closing the gap between what the City of Charleston has committed and what it actually takes to build and open the Lowline. Friends of the Lowline is a registered 501(c)(3) in South Carolina, so your gift is tax-deductible.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Friends of the Lowline is a registered 501(c)(3).
When does Phase 1 open?
Summer 2027.
Can I give monthly, or designate my gift to something specific?
Pending answer
Is there a current matching gift campaign?
The ideation doc references "the match" and "the deadline" as content for this page, but I don't have the actual terms. If a match is currently live, this is the place to say so, matching campaigns are genuinely one of the strongest conversion tools you have
Other Ways to Give
Not Every Gift Is A Credit Card.
Donor-advised fund
Grant to Friends of the Lowline, EIN 46-2003223. Matched like any other gift.
Stock and securities
Avoid capital gains; transfer instructions on request.
Employer matching
Many Charleston employers match. Check with HR; we'll complete the paperwork.
QCD from an IRA
Age 70 1/2+: Give directly from your IRA, tax-free.
Planned giving
Name the Lowline in your will or trust. One conversation with Courtney.
Questions: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1629 Meeting Street, Suite A Charleston SC 29405
PARTNER WITH US
A Real Partnership, Not Just a Logo Placement
Your employees live near this corridor. Your clients will use it. A partnership with the Lowline isn't a sponsorship buy, it's a visible, lasting association with one of the most significant public spaces Charleston will build this decade.
FOR FUNDERS & GRANTS
The Value in The Lowline
Impact Sheet
Governance
Financials
In The News
NAME A PIECE OF THE LOWLINE
Put Your Name on Something Charleston Will Use for Generations
Some gifts are best measured by what they make possible. Others are best measured by what you can point to, years from now, and say, that's mine.
Bench Dedication: $10,000 for a 10-year dedication with the Lowline. A visible way to be part of the corridor every time someone sits down.
Your Gift Is Doubled
The Speedwell Foundation matches every dollar until the $1.6M remaining match is met.
The City of Charleston owns and operates the Lowline. The Friends of the Lowline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to support the City in its efforts, serving as its nonprofit partner to help ensure the creation and long-term success of the Lowline.
Let’s Be Friends
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