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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 57-0792719

Comporium Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Rock Hill, SC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 122 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,136,016

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $20,609,028

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,051,842

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $20,418,556

  • Tax year 2022

    $934,310

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $15,750,944

  • Tax year 2021

    $962,350

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $16,467,860

  • Tax year 2020

    $842,498

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $15,894,601

Grants paid in 2024

122 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Heart of BrevardBrevard, NC

    Community welfare and civic

    $70,000
  2. Winthrop University FoundationRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $50,860
  3. Rock Hill Economic Development CorpRock Hill, SC

    Community enhancement

    $50,000
  4. Individual

    Community enhancement

    $50,000
  5. Clemson University FoundationClemson, SC

    Education

    $44,302
  6. Upper Palmetto YMCARock Hill, SC

    Community welfare and health

    $35,000
  7. United Way of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $33,065
  8. Pathways Community CenterRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $30,000
  9. Clover Area Assistance CenterClover, SC

    Public health

    $25,000
  10. Presbyterian Church in AmericaLawrenceville, GA

    Religious

    $25,000
  11. Individual

    Religious & education

    $25,000
  12. Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $25,000
  13. Gravity Center FoundationRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $25,000
  14. Lancaster County ChamberLancaster, SC

    Community enhancement

    $25,000
  15. Lancaster Society Historical PreserLancaster, SC

    Historical preservation

    $25,000
  16. Individual

    Health

    $25,000
  17. The Life House Womens ShelterRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $25,000
  18. York Technical College FoundationRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $22,399
  19. American Red Cross of Northern SCRock Hill, SC

    Public health

    $20,000
  20. Camp CanaanRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare and health

    $20,000
  21. Lancaster County Partners for YouthRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $20,000
  22. Leroy Springs and CompanyFort Mill, SC

    Community welfare and preservation

    $20,000
  23. South Carolina Wildlife FederationColumbia, SC

    Animal conservation

    $20,000
  24. Individual

    Religious and education

    $15,500
  25. Individual

    Religious

    $15,000
  26. Rock Hill Schools Education FoundatRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $15,000
  27. Childrens Attention HomeRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $15,000
  28. Hungry HeroesRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $15,000
  29. Lancaster Childrens HomeLancaster, SC

    Community welfare

    $15,000
  30. First Presbyterian AcademyGreenville, SC

    Education & religious

    $14,891
  31. Transylvania Habitat for HumanityBrevard, NC

    Community welfare

    $11,000
  32. Arts Council Rock Hill York CntyRock Hill, SC

    Arts and culture

    $10,500
  33. Bethel SheltersRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare and health

    $10,000
  34. Individual

    Religious

    $10,000
  35. Habitat for Humanity of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $10,000
  36. Katawba Valley Land TrustLancaster, SC

    Land conservation

    $10,000
  37. Keystone Substance Abuse ServicesRock Hill, SC

    Health and welfare

    $10,000
  38. Rock Hill Symphony OrchestraRock Hill, SC

    Music and arts

    $10,000
  39. The Haven Mens ShelterRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $10,000
  40. Womens Enrichment CenterLancaster, SC

    Community welfare

    $10,000
  41. York County Disabilities FoundationYork, SC

    Health and community welfare

    $10,000
  42. York School District OneYork, SC

    Education

    $10,000
  43. Etv Endowment of South CarolinaSpartanburg, SC

    Education

    $10,000
  44. Hope IncRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $10,000
  45. Individual

    Education

    $10,000
  46. York Preparatory AcademyRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $10,000
  47. Individual

    Conservation

    $7,500
  48. The Citadel FoundationCharleston, SC

    Education

    $7,319
  49. Pilgrims Inn IncRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $6,382
  50. Lancaster County Council of the ArtLancaster, SC

    Community arts

    $6,000
  51. Chattanooga Christian SchoolChattanooga, TN

    Education

    $5,000
  52. Fort Mill History MuseumFort Mill, SC

    Education

    $5,000
  53. NAMI Piedmont Tri-CountyRock Hill, SC

    Health and human welfare

    $5,000
  54. North First Baptist Church AcademyNorth, SC

    Religious & education

    $5,000
  55. Early Learning Partnership York CouRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $5,000
  56. Fort Mill Rotary Club FoundationFort Mill, SC

    Community welfare

    $5,000
  57. Governors School for the ArtsGreenville, SC

    Education

    $5,000
  58. Piedmont Music TherapyCharlotte, NC

    Music and arts

    $5,000
  59. Girls on the Run Tri County SCRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare & athletics

    $4,250
  60. Fort Mill School District AthleticsFort Mill, SC

    Education & athletics

    $4,000
  61. American Cancer SocietyCharlotte, NC

    Health

    $3,750
  62. Saint Anne Catholic SchoolRock Hill, SC

    Religious & education

    $3,500
  63. Crime Stoppers of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $3,000
  64. Alzheimers Association SC ChapterWest Columbia, SC

    Health

    $2,500
  65. Boy Scouts of AmericaSpartanburg, SC

    Community welfare and education

    $2,500
  66. Lancaster County School DistrictLancaster, SC

    Education

    $2,500
  67. Northwestern High School FootballRock Hill, SC

    Education & athletics

    $2,500
  68. The HEART2HEART FoundationRock Hill, SC

    Health

    $2,500
  69. Carolinas Chili ChampionshipHeath Springs, SC

    Community event

    $2,500
  70. Catawba Ridge High School AthleticsFort Mill, SC

    Education & athletics

    $2,500
  71. Gilbert Community ClubGilbert, SC

    Community welfare

    $2,500
  72. Kershaw Area Resource ExchangeKershaw, SC

    Community welfare

    $2,500
  73. Lancaster County Council on AgingLancaster, SC

    Community welfare

    $2,500
  74. York County Adult Day Care ServicesRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $2,500
  75. United Way of Lancaster CountyLancaster, SC

    Community welfare

    $2,390
  76. York Comprehensive High School AthlYork, SC

    Edcuation and athletics

    $2,000
  77. Christ Church Episcopal SchoolGreenville, SC

    Education & religious

    $2,000
  78. Covenant CollegeLookout MTN, GA

    Education

    $1,978
  79. Home Builders Assoc York CntyRock Hill, SC

    Community enhancement

    $1,940
  80. Clover High School AthleticClover, SC

    Education

    $1,600
  81. Presbyterian CollegeRock Hill, SC

    Religious & education

    $1,500
  82. Rock Hill Alumni Kappa FoundationRock Hill, SC

    Education and community service

    $1,500
  83. Individual

    Civil rights

    $1,500
  84. American Legion Post 31Lancaster, SC

    Veterans organization

    $1,500
  85. Family Promise of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $1,500
  86. Life Builders Esl MinistryRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $1,500
  87. Individual

    Community event

    $1,500
  88. The Fort Mill Community PlayhouseFort Mill, SC

    Performing arts

    $1,500
  89. A Fathers WayLancaster, SC

    Community welfare

    $1,250
  90. Seths Giving TreeLancaster, SC

    Religion & community welfare

    $1,250
  91. Individual

    Health

    $1,000
  92. March of Dimes IncArlington, VA

    Health

    $1,000
  93. Palmetto Womens CenterRock Hill, SC

    Health

    $1,000
  94. The Pisgah ConservancyBrevard, NC

    Land conservation

    $1,000
  95. Castle Heights Middle SchoolRock Hill, SC

    Education

    $1,000
  96. Individual

    [individual]

    $1,000
  97. Individual

    Economic growth and community welfare

    $1,000
  98. Worthy Boys Girls CampCharlotte, NC

    Community welfare

    $1,000
  99. Transylvania Christian MinistryBrevard, NC

    Community welfare

    $910
  100. Individual

    Community welfare

    $800
  101. Kiwanis Club of Rock HillRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $750
  102. Indian Land Athletic Booster ClubLancaster, SC

    Education & athletics

    $600
  103. Sheriffs Foundation of York CountyYork, SC

    Community welfare

    $600
  104. Individual

    Civic education

    $550
  105. American Legion Post 43 BaseballFort Mill, SC

    Veterans organization

    $500
  106. ChristmasvilleRock Hill, SC

    Community event

    $500
  107. Fort Mill School DistrictFort Mill, SC

    Education

    $500
  108. Indian Land Middle SchoolFort Mill, SC

    Education

    $500
  109. Junior Welfare LeagueRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $500
  110. Individual

    Arts and culture

    $500
  111. Lancaster High SchoolLancaster, SC

    Education

    $500
  112. Nation Ford Land TrustFort Mill, SC

    Land preservation

    $500
  113. Christian Services IncLancaster, SC

    Religious & community welfare

    $400
  114. National Fire Safety CouncilMichigan Ctr, MI

    Education on fire safety

    $400
  115. Individual

    Community welfare & athletics

    $300
  116. Matt Blackwell FoundationLancaster, SC

    Community welfare and education

    $300
  117. Transylvania Cnty Schools EducationBrevard, NC

    Education

    $250
  118. Centerville Elementary SchoolGilbert, SC

    Education

    $250
  119. Hub City Hog Fest IncSpartanburg, SC

    Community welfare

    $250
  120. York County Council on AgingRock Hill, SC

    Community welfare

    $250
  121. Andrew Jackson High SchoolKershaw, SC

    Education

    $180
  122. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationTega Cay, SC

    Health

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $162,79926% of the total
  2. Community development4 grants $145,50023% of the total
  3. Human services11 grants $99,78216% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $35,0006% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $33,0005% of the total
  6. Health6 grants $29,5005% of the total
  7. 10 other causes18 grants $113,89018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina92 grants $843,578
  2. North Carolina8 grants $92,910
  3. Georgia3 grants $27,978
  4. Tennessee1 grant $5,000
  5. Michigan1 grant $400

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ladson A Barnes IIIDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Bryant G BarnesPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Theresa TurnerSECRETARY - TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • John M Barnes JrDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Frances B ElliottDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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