Thank you for your interest in the Country Club of the South Charity Guild.

Below you will find a fact sheet and a list of frequently asked questions. For more information on how to make a donation over the web or an "in memorium contribution" please click on the donations link below.

Fact Sheet

• Founded in 1988
• IRS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION TAX ID #: 58 -1857318.
• Located in Alpharetta, GA
• Since its inception, Country Club of the South Charity Guild has raised and distributed close to $3 million to local charities, focused on family and children’s support services. Over $1,825,000 awarded in the last five years.
• 250+ Members. Members are residents and club members of Country Club of the South. In 2005, the Charity Guild passed a referendum allowing a limited number of outside membership. Outside members must be sponsored by 2 full members of the Charity Guild. Non-resident memberships may not exceed 20% of total Guild membership.
  
• Membership dues of $35 per year cover operational costs.
• 100% volunteer participation. No paid staff.
• Board of Directors elected each year by the membership.
• Each year, selected charities receive grants of $5,000 to $40,000.
• Grant application process and forms available at www.charityguild.org.
• Eligible charities must be sponsored by a Charity Guild member, must complete a nomination form, submit audited financials and specify how grant funds will be used.
• Country Club of the South is a private, gated, golf club community of over 700 families. CCS is home to many of Atlanta’s most prominent business executives, professional athletes, entertainers and their families.
• Multiple opportunities to donate cash and in kind items, and for corporate sponsorships throughout the year.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Charity Guild?
The Country Club of the South Charity Guild is a nonprofit volunteer organization located in Alpharetta, GA and dedicated to supporting outstanding Atlanta area charities.

What charities are eligible to receive gifts from the Guild?
Metropolitan Atlanta charities are eligible to receive gifts from the Guild. Each charity must be sponsored by a Charity Guild member. Forms for requesting grants are available from the Director of Charities, Pam Vickers.

How effective can a neighborhood charity guild really be?
In the nineteen years since the group began, close to $3 million has been distributed to local charities. Recently, average yearly distributions have risen to $200,000 per year.

You may also click on the "donate now" link.

How do I become a patron?
Check the latest news and events area for information on upcoming activities.

How do I become a corporate sponsor?
The CCS Charity guild welcomes participation from the business community. Please contact Toni Emanuel for more information.

Who is eligible for membership?
Residents of Country Club of the South neighborhood or members of the Country Club of the South Club make up at least 80% of the Charity Guild membership. In 2005, the Charity Guild passed a referendum allowing a limited number of outside membership. Outside members must be sponsored by 2 full memebers of the Charity Guild. Non-resident memberships may not exceed 20% of total Guild membership.