Grantmaking public charity · EIN 57-0351398
Spartanburg County Foundation
Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg County Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Spartanburg, SC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $22.8M in grants paid across 466 grants, with $280M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Spartanburg County Foundation, Spartanburg Academic Movement and Maycomb Outcomes LLC.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Spartanburg County Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Organization makes distributions to various local non-profits at the direction of fund advisors. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations in order to receive funding. In the event that funds are known to misused, future distributions will not be made.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Spartanburg County Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $3,101,253 |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $2,836,376 |
| Maycomb Outcomes LLC | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,679,029 |
| Spartanburg Community College Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $868,473 |
| First Baptist Church of Spartanburg | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $650,500 |
| Spartanburg County First Steps | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $521,344 |
| The Bethlehem Center | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $483,299 |
| OneSpartanburg Inc Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $330,000 |
| Spartanburg Day School | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $296,398 |
| First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $292,377 |
| Middle Tyger Community Center | Lyman, SC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $236,885 |
| Partners for Active Living dba PAL Play Advocate Live Well | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $233,034 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $223,684 |
| Strategic Spartanburg Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $212,878 |
| University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $185,076 |
| Chapel & York Foundation | New York, NY | General Support | $185,000 |
| Christ School Inc | Arden, NC | General Support | $185,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $183,760 |
| United Way of the Piedmont Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $175,871 |
| Apella Health Management Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $174,418 |
| Palmetto Project | Charleston, SC | General Support | $161,942 |
| Mobile Meal Service of Spartanburg County Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $159,624 |
| Hope Point Church | Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $153,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | General Support | $150,000 |
The 25 largest of 466 grants listed on the return. 239 grants to individuals ($740K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- South Carolina$15.9M · 167 grants
- New York$1.88M · 3 grants
- North Carolina$635K · 20 grants
- Virginia$231K · 7 grants
- Georgia$128K · 5 grants
- Tennessee$53K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$50.1K · 3 grants
- California$30K · 3 grants
- Arkansas$25K · 1 grant
- Texas$23K · 2 grants
- Florida$20K · 3 grants
- Missouri$15K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Spartanburg County Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Spartanburg County Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Spartanburg County Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $22,845,565 in grants paid (466 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Spartanburg County Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Spartanburg County Foundation (SC), $3.1M, Spartanburg Academic Movement (SC), $2.84M, Maycomb Outcomes LLC (NY), $1.68M, Spartanburg Community College Foundation (SC), $868K and First Baptist Church of Spartanburg (SC), $651K.