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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in South Carolina: 66 foundations, $12.2 million in grants

66 private foundations paid 153 grants totaling $12,202,542 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in South Carolina, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation, with $10,130,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
South Carolina
Foundations
66
Grants
153
Total granted
$12,202,542

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in South Carolina

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater FoundationLake City, SC1$10,130,000$10,130,000Greater Lake City AllianceTo further the exempt purpose of enhancing the business environment of lake cityapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$525,000$500,000New Capernaum Life ServicesFood Truck & Workforce Readiness Incubator Initiativeapps.irs.gov
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationEast Greenwich, RI1$200,000$200,000Wog Community Development CorporationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$200,000$200,000Original Six FoundationTo support the exempt purpose of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
The Jolley FoundationGreenville, SC3$110,000$50,000Greater Good GreenvilleGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Purpose Built Communities FoundationincAtlanta, GA1$87,000$87,000Northside Development CorpOperationsapps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationRichmond, VA6$80,000$25,000Navigating From Good To GreatfoundationMidlands minority business accelerator program 3rd year fundingapps.irs.gov
The Leon Levine FoundationCharlotte, NC1$75,000$75,000MetanoiaGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL3$61,150$45,000The Sustainability InstituteGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation IncCharleston, SC2$57,500$50,000Jewish Studies Center IncTo support hiring a mashgiach, support jewish warrior weekend, and programs for charleston jewish communityapps.irs.gov
Guffey Family FoundationPennington, NJ1$50,000$50,000MetanoiaUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA1$50,000$50,000New Alpha Community Development CorporationEnvironment and Scienceapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY2$45,000$30,000MetanoiaUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable TrustWashington, DC1$45,000$45,000Hardeeville Community Transformation FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Phillips Foundation Elizabeth G McKown TrusteeGreer, SC1$37,529$37,529The Sustainability InstituteProtect sc natural resources and improve built environments.apps.irs.gov
Helga Marston FoundationGreenville, SC1$36,035$36,035Greater Good GreenvilleRevUpGVL social enterprise programapps.irs.gov
Leadership Kershaw FoundationEvans, GA1$35,000$35,000Whitfield Hotel FoundationSupport community organizationapps.irs.gov
The Mark and Becky Joye FoundationWilmington, DE1$35,000$35,000MetanoiaGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold FoundationColumbia, SC1$25,000$25,000Jewish Studies Center IncSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.apps.irs.gov
The Forest Group IncKiawah Island, SC1$25,000$25,000MetanoiaSpecific gift to foster kids mental health and well beingapps.irs.gov
Yates Family FoundationFayettville, AR1$25,000$25,000South Carolina Equality IncGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
PS Bailey and Ouida C Bailey FoundationClinton, SC1$20,000$20,000Laurens County Humane SocietySupport of a no-kill shelter for abandoned or unwanted animalsapps.irs.gov
The Byerly FoundationWilmington, DE2$16,000$8,000For Hartsville GroupGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
S&R HeritagePlymouth, MI1$15,000$15,000The Lens FoundationProgrammingapps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationPortland, ME1$15,000$15,000South Carolina Association for Community Economic DevelopmentSc statewide minority business ecosystemapps.irs.gov
The Gloria and Joseph Bauer FoundationJohns Island, SC1$15,000$15,000Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
J M Smith FoundationSpartanburg, SC1$14,000$14,000Waccamaw Community FoundationUnrestricted charitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Lipscomb Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$12,500$12,500Koinonia of ColumbiaOperating Supportapps.irs.gov
Michael J Mungo FoundationIrmo, SC1$12,500$12,500Irmo Future Growth CorpOperating costsapps.irs.gov
The Gilreath FoundationGreenville, SC1$10,000$10,000Sustaining WayTo further the purposes of the exempt organizationapps.irs.gov
The Randall & Barbara Smith FoundationTeaneck, NJ1$10,000$10,000Original Six FoundationUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Pek Foundation IncFlorence, SC1$9,050$9,050Helping Florence FlourishWorking toward a visible demonstration of the unity of the body of christ to bless florence.apps.irs.gov
Mary Black Foundation IncSpartanburg, SC2$7,500$5,000Together SCLeading from strength - grow - matching fundsapps.irs.gov
The Rebecca C Parsons FoundationPawleys Island, SC1$7,500$7,500Andrews Community Development CorporationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation IncColumbia, SC1$6,750$6,750City Center PartnershipCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Reeth Family FoundationIsle of Palms, SC2$6,658$5,068The Lens FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
M B Kahn Foundation IncColumbia, SC2$6,600$5,500Dorchester Economic Development CorporationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA64$6,440$1,834Bike Walk GreenvilleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationGreenville, SC3$6,000$2,500Greenwood County Community FoundationThis is an unrestricted donation.apps.irs.gov
Family Trust Foundation IIRock Hill, SC1$5,000$5,000Cym Development CorporationCommunity Improvement & Capacity Building and Community & Neighborhood Developmentapps.irs.gov
Gods Goods Mt PleasantMt Pleasant, SC1$5,000$5,000MetanoiaFunding to non profit orgapps.irs.gov
John P and Anne Welsh McNulty FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000New Alpha Community Development CorporationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
KW Beverage Foundation IncColumbia, SC1$5,000$5,000Congaree Vista GuildGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Loquercio Family FoundationStreamwood, IL1$5,000$5,000Original Six FoundationScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Watterson Family FoundationBluffton, SC1$5,000$5,000Blacquity SCEmpowering minority businessesapps.irs.gov
Therblig FoundationCharleston, SC1$5,000$5,000Charleston Leaders Foundation IncOperation Supportapps.irs.gov
John T Stevens FoundationKershaw, SC1$4,550$4,550Kershaw Chamber of CommerceChristmas parade, wreaths across americaapps.irs.gov
Park National Corporation FoundationNewark, OH1$3,750$3,750United Housing ConnectionsSupportapps.irs.gov
C Eugene Ireland Foundation IncBirmingham, AL1$3,500$3,500MetanoiaGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lanza Family FoundationHarrison, NY3$3,000$1,000The Lens FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$3,000$3,000Snowden Community Civic AssociationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Davis Family Foundation IncGreenwood, SC1$2,500$2,500Greenwood Community Improvement FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Round Room Gives IncFishers, IN1$2,500$2,500Everything Outdoor FestSupport of an outdoor festival thru rent, tents, supplies, etc.apps.irs.gov
Scsymmes FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$2,500$2,500Greater Good GreenvilleGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ware Shoals Community FoundationWare Shoals, SC1$2,500$2,500Ware Shoals Catfish FeastivalTo promote tourism in ware shoalsapps.irs.gov
Carolina Cares A Kedar Family FoundationFort Mill, SC1$1,950$1,950Sin LimitesBeds & transport. for impov. villageapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO5$1,210$500Kiwanis Club of Rock Hill Kiwanis FoundationCommunity improvement, capacity buildingapps.irs.gov
Lucey Charitable Foundation IncMount Pleasant, SC1$1,050$1,050Junior League of CharlestonCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Brady FoundationSalisbury, NC1$1,000$1,000Liberty Hill Civic & Improvement AssociationCharitable useapps.irs.gov
Countybank FoundationGreenwood, SC1$1,000$1,000Ten at the TopGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Live Oak FoundationSanford, NC1$1,000$1,000Pawleys Island Civic AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Frederick & Patricia Supper Foundation IncCharleston, SC1$1,000$1,000The Lens FoundationOperating grantapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$500$500Junior League of Florence SC IncFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Society for the Relief of WidowsCharleston, SC1$175$175The Palmetto Society of CharlestonCharityapps.irs.gov
Frugal Princess IncMyrtle Beach, SC1$100$100Junior League Grand StrandFocus on giving back to the community focusing on research to identify the greatest needs and assist as appropraiteapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$45$45Lake Wateree Homeowners Association of Kershaw County IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater FoundationGreater Lake City AllianceLake City, SCTo further the exempt purpose of enhancing the business environment of lake city$10,130,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationNew Capernaum Life ServicesColumbia, SCFood Truck & Workforce Readiness Incubator Initiative$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Marcus Foundation IncOriginal Six FoundationColumbia, SCTo support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$200,000apps.irs.gov
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationWog Community Development CorporationColumbia, SCGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Purpose Built Communities FoundationincNorthside Development CorpSpartanburg, SCOperations$87,000apps.irs.gov
The Leon Levine FoundationMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCGeneral Support$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Jolley FoundationGreater Good GreenvilleGreenville, SCGeneral operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation IncJewish Studies Center IncCharleston, SCTo support hiring a mashgiach, support jewish warrior weekend, and programs for charleston jewish community$50,000apps.irs.gov
Guffey Family FoundationMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCUnrestricted general$50,000apps.irs.gov
The David and Lucile Packard FoundationNew Alpha Community Development CorporationFlorence, SCEnvironment and Science$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Jolley FoundationSustaining WayGreenville, SCGeneral operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable TrustHardeeville Community Transformation FoundationHardeeville, SCDonation$45,000apps.irs.gov
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationThe Sustainability InstituteNorth Charleston, SCGeneral operations$45,000apps.irs.gov
Phillips Foundation Elizabeth G McKown TrusteeThe Sustainability InstituteN Charleston, SCProtect sc natural resources and improve built environments.$37,529apps.irs.gov
Helga Marston FoundationGreater Good GreenvilleGreenville, SCRevUpGVL social enterprise program$36,035apps.irs.gov
The Mark and Becky Joye FoundationMetanoiaN Charleston, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$35,000apps.irs.gov
Leadership Kershaw FoundationWhitfield Hotel FoundationKershaw, SCSupport community organization$35,000apps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCUnrestricted$30,000apps.irs.gov
Norman J and Gerry Sue Arnold FoundationJewish Studies Center IncCharleston, SCSupport and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization.$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Forest Group IncMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCSpecific gift to foster kids mental health and well being$25,000apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationNavigating From Good To GreatfoundationColumbia, SCMidlands minority business accelerator program 3rd year funding$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationPartnership Grand StrandMyrtle Beach, SCBig Mentor Experience$25,000apps.irs.gov
Yates Family FoundationSouth Carolina Equality IncColumbia, SCGeneral contribution$25,000apps.irs.gov
PS Bailey and Ouida C Bailey FoundationLaurens County Humane SocietyClinton, SCSupport of a no-kill shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationTogether SCColumbia, SC2025 south carolina's nonprofit summit$20,000apps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncCharleston Area Justice MinistryNorth Charleston, SCUnrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Gloria and Joseph Bauer FoundationExchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook FoundationJohns Island, SCGeneral operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationSouth Carolina Association for Community Economic DevelopmentCharleston, SCSc statewide minority business ecosystem$15,000apps.irs.gov
S&R HeritageThe Lens FoundationMt Pleasant, SCProgramming$15,000apps.irs.gov
J M Smith FoundationWaccamaw Community FoundationMurrells Inlet, SCUnrestricted charitable contribution$14,000apps.irs.gov
Michael J Mungo FoundationIrmo Future Growth CorpIrmo, SCOperating costs$12,500apps.irs.gov
Lipscomb Family FoundationKoinonia of ColumbiaColumbia, SCOperating Support$12,500apps.irs.gov
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationTogether SCColumbia, SCGeneral operations$11,150apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationNorth Augusta Public Safety FoundationNorth Augusta, SCHurricane helene relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Randall & Barbara Smith FoundationOriginal Six FoundationColumbia, SCUnrestricted grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationOriginal Six FoundationColumbia, SCO6 afterschool program & my first library program$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilreath FoundationSustaining WayGreenville, SCTo further the purposes of the exempt organization$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Jolley FoundationTogether SCColumbia, SCGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Pek Foundation IncHelping Florence FlourishFlorence, SCWorking toward a visible demonstration of the unity of the body of christ to bless florence.$9,050apps.irs.gov
The Byerly FoundationFor Hartsville GroupHartsville, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000apps.irs.gov
The Byerly FoundationLegacy of WomenHartsville, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000apps.irs.gov
The Rebecca C Parsons FoundationAndrews Community Development CorporationAndrews, SCCharitable$7,500apps.irs.gov
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation IncMetanoiaN Charleston, SCTo support its children's defense fund freedom summer literacy program$7,500apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationPartnership Grand StrandMyrtle Beach, SCGrand strand youth leadership camp$7,500apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationSouthern Palmetto FoundationBarnwell, SCCoding career connect$7,500apps.irs.gov
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation IncCity Center PartnershipColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$6,750apps.irs.gov
M B Kahn Foundation IncDorchester Economic Development CorporationSummerville, SCGeneral use$5,500apps.irs.gov
Reeth Family FoundationThe Lens FoundationMt Pleasant, SCGeneral purpose$5,068apps.irs.gov
The Watterson Family FoundationBlacquity SCBluffton, SCEmpowering minority businesses$5,000apps.irs.gov
Therblig FoundationCharleston Leaders Foundation IncCharleston, SCOperation Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
KW Beverage Foundation IncCongaree Vista GuildColumbia, SCGeneral contribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
Family Trust Foundation IICym Development CorporationGreenville, SCCommunity Improvement & Capacity Building and Community & Neighborhood Development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gods Goods Mt PleasantMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCFunding to non profit org$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCMetanoia community development corporation$5,000apps.irs.gov
John P and Anne Welsh McNulty FoundationNew Alpha Community Development CorporationFlorence, SCGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Loquercio Family FoundationOriginal Six FoundationColumbia, SCScholarship$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mary Black Foundation IncTogether SCColumbia, SCLeading from strength - grow - matching funds$5,000apps.irs.gov
John T Stevens FoundationKershaw Chamber of CommerceKershaw, SCChristmas parade, wreaths across america$4,550apps.irs.gov
Park National Corporation FoundationUnited Housing ConnectionsGreenville, SCSupport$3,750apps.irs.gov
C Eugene Ireland Foundation IncMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCGeneral operating$3,500apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationSnowden Community Civic AssociationMt Pleasant, SCOther civic / community$3,000apps.irs.gov
Round Room Gives IncEverything Outdoor FestGreenville, SCSupport of an outdoor festival thru rent, tents, supplies, etc.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Scsymmes FoundationGreater Good GreenvilleGreenville, SCGeneral operating$2,500apps.irs.gov
Davis Family Foundation IncGreenwood Community Improvement FoundationGreenwood, SCGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationGreenwood County Community FoundationGreenwood, SCThis is an unrestricted donation.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Mary Black Foundation IncSpartanburg Divine 9Spartanburg, SCCommunity health awareness day event (chad)$2,500apps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationWaccamaw Economic Opportunity Council IncConway, SCThis is an unrestricted donation.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Ware Shoals Community FoundationWare Shoals Catfish FeastivalWare Shoals, SCTo promote tourism in ware shoals$2,500apps.irs.gov
Carolina Cares A Kedar Family FoundationSin LimitesRock Hill, SCBeds & transport. for impov. village$1,950apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBike Walk GreenvilleGreenville, SCGeneral support$1,834apps.irs.gov
Reeth Family FoundationShared CityMt Pleasant, SCGeneral purpose$1,590apps.irs.gov
M B Kahn Foundation IncCongaree Vista GuildColumbia, SCGeneral use$1,100apps.irs.gov
Lucey Charitable Foundation IncJunior League of CharlestonCharleston, SCCommunity support$1,050apps.irs.gov
Brady FoundationLiberty Hill Civic & Improvement AssociationLiberty Hill, SCCharitable use$1,000apps.irs.gov
Live Oak FoundationPawleys Island Civic AssociationPawleys Island, SCGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationSouth Carolina Empowerment CentreLaurens, SCThis is an unrestricted donation.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Countybank FoundationTen at the TopGreenville, SCGeneral donation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lanza Family FoundationThe Lens FoundationMt Pleasant, SCGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lanza Family FoundationThe Lens FoundationMt Pleasant, SCGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lanza Family FoundationThe Lens FoundationMt Pleasant, SCGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Frederick & Patricia Supper Foundation IncThe Lens FoundationMount Pleasant, SCOperating grant$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLaurens County Humane SocietyClinton, SCGeneral support$632apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationJunior League of Florence SC IncFlorence, SCFinancial Assistance$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationKiwanis Club of Rock Hill Kiwanis FoundationRock Hill, SCCommunity improvement, capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Charleston IncCharleston, SCGeneral support$468apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationBelton AllianceBelton, SCCommunity improvement, capacity building$410apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Greenville IncGreenville, SCGeneral support$345apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAscend Pickens IncPickens, SCGeneral support$187apps.irs.gov
Society for the Relief of WidowsThe Palmetto Society of CharlestonCharleston, SCCharity$175apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMetanoiaNorth Charleston, SCGeneral support$151apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationConway Downtown Alive IncConway, SCGeneral support$148apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWork Hard Praise HardIrmo, SCGeneral support$146apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown IndiansSummerville, SCGeneral support$140apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouth Carolina EqualityColumbia, SCGeneral support$132apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSoutheast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional AssociationCharleston, SCGeneral support$114apps.irs.gov
Frugal Princess IncJunior League Grand StrandMyrtle Beach, SCFocus on giving back to the community focusing on research to identify the greatest needs and assist as appropraite$100apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationLaurens County Humane SocietyClinton, SCCommunity improvement, capacity building$100apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationMt Pleasant Rotary ClubMt Pleasant, SCCommunity improvement, capacity building$100apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSociety of Women EngineersNorth Charleston, SCCommunity improvement$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBonneau Beach OutreachBonneau, SCGeneral support$96apps.irs.gov

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