The South Carolina Tourism and Hospitality Education Foundation (T.H.E. Foundation) is the IRS recognized 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit charitable organization. 

Created by a group of forward thinking Restaurant and hotel professionals in 1999 as the charitable, not-for-profit affiliate of the South Carolina Hospitality Association (SCHA).  The initial mission of the foundation was to launch and maintain school-to-career and workforce development initiatives in order to attract and retain more employees to our industry to ensure a strong and viable future for the entire restaurant lodging industry in South Carolina.

The fund raising affiliate for more than 10 years, the foundation has been the primary source of financial support for post secondary scholarships, industry-related school-to-career programs and workforce development initiatives.  Our website is designed to provide information regarding educational programs well as provide giving opportunities and recognition to our donors.

To make a contribution online please click here.  Your tax deductible donation will be used to further advance the mission of the South Carolina Tourism and Hospitality Education Foundation.