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The Paul and Margaret Porter Charitable Foundation: 42 grants to organizations, $330,273 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Paul and Margaret Porter Charitable Foundation, a private foundation in Fort Mill, SC, paid 42 grants to organizations totaling $330,273 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 15, 2026. The largest was $30,000 to Umcor in Atlanta, GA for hurricane helene disaster assistance.
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- EIN
- 591750571
- Based in
- Fort Mill, SC
- Assets
- $8,214,274
- Grants paid
- $330,273
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed September 15, 2026, IRS object ID 202612589349101351. It reported $330,273 in grants paid; 42 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umcor | Atlanta, GA | Hurricane helene disaster assistance | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | $26,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Math Academy | Shelby, NC | Enhance educational opportunities through signature programs and extended week smart camps | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | Repair of cracked and broken concrete patio and walkways | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | Charlottesville, VA | Providing food to families in need | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Home of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Family YMCA Inc (fka Foothills Jr Golf Association) | Shelby, NC | Youth clinics, equipment, mentorships | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Rent and utility assistance for families in need | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Central United Methodist Church | Shelby, NC | General operations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spread the Health Inc | Richmond, VA | Funding a clinical nurse midwife | International, foreign affairs and national security | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte Latin School | Charlotte, NC | Student and faculty support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charlottesville First United Methodist Church | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | Shelby, NC | College scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mental Health Association of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | Waco, NC | Support emergency food pantry | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abuse Prevention Council | Shelby, NC | General operations | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Danville Christian Academy | Danville, KY | Growth and assistance scholarships | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | Need based scholarships | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Provision of food and books to children in need | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lync8 Project Corp | Harrodsburg, KY | Send mission teams to provide repairs and maintenance to school buildings in need in puerto rico | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Learning Collaborative | Charlotte, NC | Early education intervention for at risk community | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Boone, NC | General operations | Environment | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freedom School Partners | Charlotte, NC | Support summer learning and enrichment programs | Youth development | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need with housing and basic needs | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nourish Up (fka Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry) | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| JM Foundation | Leesburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jefferson Area Board for Aging Inc | Charlottesville, VA | General assistance to senior citizens in need | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | Bostic, NC | Camp scholarships | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Haven Care Center | Danville, KY | General operations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carolina Breast Friends | Charlotte, NC | General operations | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Caf | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Educational scholarships | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | Support for hospice patients and their families | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Arts Council | Shelby, NC | General operations | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Extension Master Gardner Volunteers | Shelby, NC | General operations | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charitable Contributions Made By Pass-Through Entity | Miramar Beach, FL | General operations | $273 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 15, 2025, IRS object ID 202501359349102100. It reported $307,500 in grants paid; 37 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard College | Brevard, NC | Maintenance endowment for the porter center | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | Repair of cracked and broken concrete patio and walkways | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Home of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | General operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | Charlottesville, VA | Providing food to families in need | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Rent and utility assistance for families in need | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First United Methodist Church of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | Pre-school, weekly meals to needy, rise against hunger program, appalachian services project | $14,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spread the Health Inc | Richmond, VA | Funding a clinical nurse midwife, | International, foreign affairs and national security | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Central United Methodist Church | Shelby, NC | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charlotte Latin School | Charlotte, NC | Student and faculty support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Family YMCA Inc (fka Foothills Jr Golf Association) | Shelby, NC | Youth clinics, equipment, mentoriships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | Shelby, NC | College l scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Math Academy | Shelby, NC | Enhance educational opportunities through signature programs and extended week smart camps | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Umcor | Atlanta, GA | Hurrican helene disaster assistance | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | Waco, NC | Support emergency food pantry | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc | Shelby, NC | Services to women and children exposed to domestic violence | Crime and legal-related | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mental Health Association of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | Human services | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Danville Christian Academy | Danville, KY | Growth and assistance scholarships | Education | $7,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | Need based scholarships | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lync8 Project Corp | Harrodsburg, KY | Send mission teams to provide repairs and maintenance to school buildings in need in puerto rico | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Learning Collaborative | Charlotte, NC | Early education intervention for at risk community | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Boone, NC | General operations | Environment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need with housing and basic needs | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freedom School Partners | Charlotte, NC | Support summer learning and enrichment programs | Youth development | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Madison Childhood Cancer Foundation | Dallas, GA | Support various holiday programs for children undergoing cancer treatment | Health care | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Provision of food and books to children in need | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jefferson Area Board for Aging Inc | Charlottesville, VA | General assistance to senior citizens in need | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | Bostic, NC | Camp scholarships | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nourish Up (fka Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry) | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Educational scholarships | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | Support for hospice patients and their families | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $104,300 |
| Human services | $76,500 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $42,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $39,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $7,500 |
| Environment | $6,000 |
| Youth development | $6,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | $458,000 |
| Virginia | $109,000 |
| Georgia | $42,200 |
| Kentucky | $23,800 |
| New York | $2,500 |
| Colorado | $2,000 |
| Florida | $273 |
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Updated September 15, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.