Our Impact
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential and pursue their life’s purpose. That’s why we’re dedicated to making our coaching and community accessible to all, regardless of financial limitations.
Emily Kerr, founder of Charleston Hope, joined the Ideal Leader program to enhance her leadership skills and envision a brighter future for her organization. Through coaching, she learned to trust her instincts and make impactful decisions, leading to a successful hire. Her Ideal Life Coach empowered her to reignite her passion and align her team’s goals with the organization’s mission. By taking ownership of her vision, Emily has found joy in both her personal and professional life, driving Charleston Hope towards greater success.
John Blyler, Army Brigade Command Sergeant Major, shares how the Thrive: Veterans in Transition Grant is helping him identify his purpose and plans with the upcoming retirement and civilian transition after 24 years in the army.
Christina Harris, shares how the Thrive: Veterans in Transition Grant, provided by The Ideal Life Foundation, has impacted her life and supported her through the transition from active duty military service into the civilian workforce.
Carlos Ortega, a visual artist from Mexico City, shares how his collective workshops are helping marginalized communities and changing the image of the streets, making the community feel safer and more connected.
Operation Home’s mission is to assist families in staying in their homes by providing safety and accessibility through critical programs. The Ideal Life Foundation grant helped fund the construction of a wheelchair ramp for the Bryant family, transforming their ability to safely enter and exit their home.
Spectrum Sailing
Scott Herman, Founder and Executive Director of Spectrum Sailing, shares how the Ideal Life Foundation grant helped align purpose with action and grow the organization’s internal capacity as it scales camps across the US.
OGC
Renee McCaslin, Co-Founder of OG Charleston (OGC), shares how The Ideal Life Foundation grant for organizations consulting was transformational to align a revised Mission and Vision with Organizational Values that will drive goal-setting and impact through the Lowcountry Literacy Project.
Be a Mentor
Be A Mentor’s mission is to enable youth to develop positive relationships with caring adults who empower them to reach their full potential through mentorship. The Ideal Life Foundation funded organizational consulting in August of 2024.
First Tee of Greater Charleston
First Tee of Greater Charleston is empowering kids and teens by teaching core values and interpersonal skills through the game of golf. The Ideal Life Foundation sponsored its Pathfinders program during the Summer of 2024. Executive Director Bucky Dudley shares more about First Tee and the Pathfinder program.
Lonon Foundation
Anna Lonon, Founder of The Lonon Foundation, shares how the Ideal Life Foundation grant for executive coaching has helped her live into her role as Founder while wearing multiple professional hats as she continues to scale the foundation’s impact. The Lonon Foundation provides social and emotional support for children who have a parent or caregiver with a cancer diagnosis.
Luke Shirley, founder and director of Quest in Recovery, shares his experience with the Ideal Life I GOT This framework. Learn how the framework helped him focus on the most impactful activities, manage his time, passions, and energy more effectively, and ultimately grow his nonprofit.
Shared City Learning Lab
Holly Kelly, Operations Director for Shared City, shares a powerful story from their Learning Lab, made possible by the Ideal Life Grant. Hear how a couple, initially self-funding their nonprofit, clarified their mission, communicated their needs, and gained three sponsors for their childhood literacy events.
Oakbrook Middle School
The Ideal Life partnered with Oakbrook Middle School in January 2023 to take them through the ideal identification process. The Ideal Life, funded by The Ideal Life Foundation, gifted the mural creation project in the school. This project was so popular that the school has continued to fund the muralist to create new murals throughout the school.
R3 Inc.
R3 Inc. was funded in the summer of 2023 and was the first The Ideal Life Foundation grant recipient. R3 Inc. serves youth ages 9-19 residing in the City of Charleston through an After School Think Tank program in Title 1 schools and a Youth Entrepreneurship program. The entrepreneurship program helps youth discover their purpose and assists them in establishing a business. The youth receive group and 1-1 learning and business coaching.
Doors to Dream
Doors to Dream engages scholars in Title 1 Schools to activate their potential and gain access to opportunities they might not otherwise have. Doors to Dream takes a long-term and longitudinal approach to developing well-rounded and prepared students in our Title 1 schools. This happens through three dynamic programs, each with a different goal, but all of them lead to graduates being ready for their next steps after graduation. Doors to Dream was a 2023 grant recipient.
Doors to Dream
Doors to Dream engages scholars in Title 1 Schools to activate their potential and gain access to opportunities they might not otherwise have. Doors to Dream takes a long-term and longitudinal approach to developing well-rounded and prepared students in our Title 1 schools. This happens through three dynamic programs, each with a different goal, but all of them lead to graduates being ready for their next steps after graduation. Doors to Dream was a 2023 grant recipient.
Beegins with You
The mission of Beegins With You aligns closely with the Ideal Life framework which provides a structure for individuals to identify who they are, how they can serve, and how to build synergies with others. The Ideal Life Foundation grant expanded the Supporter Bee program to empower youth and address mental health challenges in the community.
Shared City
Shared City, funded in 2024, has a mission to connect and equip the builders, doers and seekers of our city so their efforts can be strong, effective, and long-lasting in our communities. They strengthen existing city engagement work by providing specialized training, facilitating collaboration and strategically connecting resources to maximize city impact. The Ideal Life Foundation sponsored its Nonprofit Learning Lab in the Spring of 2024.
The 2020 Youth Organization
The mission of The 20/20 Youth Organization is to empower youth athletes in the Lowcountry to utilize athletics as a medium to exceed expectations and achieve greatness beyond the playing field. The Ideal Life funds a division scholarship.