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Abney Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 57-6019445 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $3.9M
- Grants reported
- 102
- Median grant
- $15K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 | $3.9M |
Where Abney Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
South Carolina$3.9M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI-COUNTY | PENDLETON, SC | ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $200K |
| TRI-COUNTY | PENDLETON, SC | ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 | $200K |
| ANDERSON UNIVERSITY | ANDERSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $150K |
| ANDERSON UNIVERSITY | ANDERSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $150K |
| SECOND CHANCE CHURCH | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $150K |
| SECOND CHANCE CHURCH | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $150K |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | CLINTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| WOFFORD COLLEGE | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| LANDER UNIVERSITY | GREENWOOD, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| THE CITADEL | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY | ORANGEBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| WOFFORD COLLEGE | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY | ORANGEBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| LANDER UNIVERSITY | GREENWOOD, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CONVERSE UNIVERSITY | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| CONVERSE UNIVERSITY | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| THE CITADEL | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | CLINTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT | 2024 | $100K |
| ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN | ANDERSON, SC | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | 2024 | $50K |
| INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN | ANDERSON, SC | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
- LISA MCWHERTER
- Address
- 100 VINE STREET ANDERSON, SC, 29621
- Phone
- 8649649201
- INFO@ABNEYFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- NOVEMBER 15
- Application materials
- APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THE PROJECT BEFORE SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL IN ORDER TO FIND OUT IF THEIR IDEAS ARE POTENTIALLY FUNDABLE BY THE FOUNDATION. THE ABNEY FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE PROVIDES A LIST OF INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN APPLYING FOR GRANTS.
- Restrictions
- THE GENERAL POLICY OF THE ABNEY FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND TO PROGRAMS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS. WE GENERALLY DO NOT FUND REQUESTS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. AGENCIES APPLYING FOR FUNDS SHOULD BE SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Abney Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.