Beach Ball Foundation is a volunter-driven 501c3, established in 2005. Funds raised through organizing events,mentoring,consulting and other partnerships, directly benefits non-profit organizations across the Upstate. Heidi Aiken has shaped the direction of the Organization since its inception, managing the Foundation's signature event, Beach Ball, and other events that raise funds for area charities. An active Board of Directors supports the mission of the charity in "changing the lives of children through education and the arts".