
Gravatt is an impact-driven camp and conference center. Together with your support, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center fosters faith formation, leadership development, hospitality, and environmental stewardship.
Planned giving is a major gift made during a donor’s lifetime or upon death that is part of a donor’s financial or estate planning. Planned gifts can often be transformative and can be made in a variety of ways. Depending on the type of planned gift, a donor may receive notable tax benefits during their lifetime. Estate gifts are often a way donors can make a more substantial gift due to strategic planning tools and leveraging assets.
A planned gift allows you, the donor, to shape their legacy. It is a charitable donation that is part of a donor’s financial and estate plan that is generally given at a future date or at the time of the donor’s death and can be made through a variety of assets.
With YOUR help, Gravatt can provide these continued experiences for future generations. Whatever the size of your estate gift, you will be helping Gravatt Camp and Conference Center continue to serve the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina and surrounding communities. Become a legacy member today! Your support will help provide sustainable and valuable programs to campers and guests of Gravatt for years to come.

Create a Lasting Legacy
“My endowment gift to Gravatt is intended to fuel the positive experiences of Gravatt campers and guests for generations to come.
I am who I am because of my supportive and loving family and our impactful, nurturing Gravatt nestled in the pines on that holy ground. The impact of Gravatt on my life began in 1953 when I was introduced to this holy place as a camper. I have had a seamless relationship for more than 70 years. During the early years, I had warm interactions with Bishop Cole, priests, deacons, seminarians, and faithful laity of our diocesan family. It was impossible to be a part of that loving community without being touched by God, and that touch began my discernment for Holy Orders.
One eventful day stands out. I was on staff at age 16 and I saw Bishop Cole heading to Lake Henry for some fishing time. I asked for a little time for conversation, and he graciously agreed. We sat on a log and talked about ministry in all shapes and forms. That time with him and all my other nurturing moments at Gravatt planted the seed of priesthood.
During my tenure as camp director, in the cool of the evening when the lights are out, the campers are tired and quiet. The campfire is but a pile of glowing embers, a majestic blanket of stars is brightly visible with an occasional shooting star, the faithful whippoorwills and frogs begin their serenade, and a cool breeze drifts across Lake Sylvia, I would sit quietly at the campfire circle and thank Almighty God that we have our beloved Gravatt where good and beautiful things happen for our children and wonderful relationships and memories will stay with them forever. It is heartening to remember that I am a part of the greater Gravatf family with wonderful relationships and memories that sustain me.
This is why I remain steadfast in my philanthropic support to Gravatt. I encourage others touched by Gravatt to consider a legacy gift to Gravatt.“
Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
Just as Gravatt Camp and Conference Center encourages and invites people to plan for their future, Gravatt is also planning for our future. In 2025, Gravatt received a donation from The Venerable Frederick Colclough Byrd, to establish The Venerable Frederick Colclough Byrd Endowment Fund with the purpose of supporting capital repairs, special projects, and property acquisition for Gravatt Camp and Conference Center. The endowment fund is invested to generate income for the purpose of the fund and support Gravatt in perpetuity.
Ways to Support Gravatt with a Planned Gift
Beneficiary Designation
Allows for the transfer of assets such as a life insurance policy directly to Gravatt at the time of death.
Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity
Contract where a donor gives a large one-time donation to a charity in exchange for a fixed income stream for life and the donor is eligible for partial tax deductions.
IRA Rollovers
Allows taxpayers 70 ½ years and older to make tax-free charitable donations directly to Gravatt from their Individual Retirement Account.
Donor Advised Funds
Offers flexibility and allows a donor to recommend the amount and frequency of a donation/s to Gravatt.
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate may by be transferred to Gravatt outright as a life estate, in which case the donor retains the right to live on the property for life or through a trust agreement. Gifts of real estate follow Gravatt’s Gift Acceptance Policy and are subject to the review and approval of Gravatt’s Board of Trustees.
Wills & Trusts
These are legal planning documents that allow a donor to manage and distribute assets.
Donations are a vital part of Gravatt Camp and Conference Center’s operating budget and ability to fulfill our mission. Regardless of your age, wealth, and number of dependents, it is important to have a will so that your wishes can be carried out as you intend. Not having a will leaves your assets to be distributed according to state laws.
Benefits of making a planned or estate gift to Gravatt Camp and Conference Center:
- Depending on the type of gift, a donor retains control of the assets during their lifetime.
- Provide future funding for Gravatt Camp and Conference Center.
- Make a gift in honor or memory of someone.
- The opportunity to convey to Gravatt the intended purpose/focus of your planned gift.
Have You Included Gravatt in Your Estate Plans?
If you have a provision in your estate plans to support the future of Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, please let us know by completing the Statement of Future Gift. The form may be printed and returned to Gravatt Camp and Conference Center 1006 Camp Gravatt Rd. Aiken, SC 29805 or emailed to Wendi Spratt, Development Director at wendi@campgravatt.org