Abney Foundation
EIN 576019445 Private FoundationTotal 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
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
JM
John T. Meehan MD
3 yrs
Chair
Leadership
LM
LISA C. McWherter
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
BN
Bonnie K. NASH
3 yrs
Secr/Treasurer
Leadership
JM
J Kirkman Moorhead
Trustee
JS
James E. Sheriff
3 yrs
Trustee
JF
John R. FULP III
3 yrs
Trustee
LC
Lebrena F. Campbell
4+ yrs
Trustee
CE
Carl T. Edwards
4+ yrs
Ed Emeritus
JF
John R. FULP Jr
2 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
LM
LISA C. McWherter
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
CE
Carl T. Edwards
4+ yrs
Executive Director EME
Leadership
BN
Bonnie K. NASH
3 yrs
Secr/Treasurer
Leadership
JS
James E. Sheriff
3 yrs
Trustee
LC
Lebrena F. Campbell
4+ yrs
Trustee
JF
John R. FULP III
3 yrs
Trustee
JM
John T. Meehan MD
3 yrs
Trustee
JF
John R. FULP Jr
2 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
LM
LISA C. McWherter
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
CE
Carl T. Edwards
4+ yrs
Executive Director EME
Leadership
BN
Bonnie K. NASH
3 yrs
Secr/Treasurer
Leadership
LC
Lebrena F. Campbell
4+ yrs
Trustee
JF
John R. FULP III
3 yrs
Trustee
JM
John T. Meehan MD
3 yrs
Trustee
JS
James E. Sheriff
3 yrs
Trustee
LM
LISA McWherter
Vice Chairma
Leadership
F
Jr FULP Jr
Chairman/Tru
Leadership
JP
Johnnye K. Palmer
Treasurer
Leadership
BN
Bonnie NASH
Secretary
Leadership
JM
John Jay Meehan MD
Trustee
LC
Lebrena F. Campbell
4+ yrs
Trustee
F
Jr FULP III
Trustee
ES
EDD Sheriff
Trustee
CE
Carl T. Edwards
4+ yrs
EXEC. Direct
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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