Abney Foundation

EIN 576019445 Private Foundation

Anderson, SC 29621 |(864) 964-9201

https://www.abneyfoundation.org
Total Given 2020–2024
$8.2M
135 grants · $1.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
66%
deep partner · 42/64 multi-year
repeat
$51.6M
Assets (2024)
64
Distinct Recipients

About

THE SC ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE NO LONGER REQUESTS A COPY OF FORM 990-PF ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THE FORM AS NEEDED. THE FOUNDATION WILL COMPLY WITH ANY REQUESTS MADE AS NEEDED.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person LISA MCWHERTER
Phone (864) 964-9201
Deadlines NOVEMBER 15
How to Apply A WRITTEN APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUESTED, THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING THE CONTRIBUTION, AND THE TAX STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions NO INDIVIDUAL GRANTS OR LOANS. THERE ARE NO GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS, BUT PREFERENCE GOES TO LOCAL AND SOUTH CAROLINA ORGANIZATIONS.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $1.9M $47.5M $787K 1
2022 $2.3M $42.9M $5.0M 43
2023 $2.0M $47.1M $6.2M 40
2024 $1.9M $51.6M $3.9M 51

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 135 grants on record

Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$61K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$1.9M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (135 total)

Purpose
See Attached Statement Anderson, SC $1,940,000 CHARITABLE 2020
Muschollings Cancer Center Charleston, SC $400,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2022
Anderson Emergency Kitchen Anderson, SC $300,000 FACILITY PURCHASE ASSISTANCE 2023
Muschollings Cancer Center Charleston, SC $250,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
Clemson University Clemson, SC $250,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2022
Anderson University Anderson, SC $200,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
Claflin University Orangeburg, SC $200,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
Tri-County Pendleton, SC $200,000 ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Anderson University Anderson, SC $200,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2022
Second Chance Church Anderson, SC $150,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Anderson University Anderson, SC $150,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024
Second Chance Church Anderson, SC $150,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Claflin University Orangeburg, SC $150,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2022
Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC $150,000 ENDOWMENT FUNDING 2022
Second Chance Church Anderson, SC $125,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Anderson County PAWS Anderson, SC $100,000 STAFFING NEEDS 2023
Lander University Greenwood, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
Presbyterian College Clinton, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
The Citadel Charleston, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2023
Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC $100,000 ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING 2023
Claflin University Orangeburg, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024
Clemson University Clemson, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024
Converse University Spartanburg, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024
Lander University Greenwood, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024
Muschollings Cancer Center Charleston, SC $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 2024

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