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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 57-6019445

Abney Foundation

A private foundation in Anderson, SC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 51 grants and $1.9 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.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Lisa McWherter
100 Vine Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 964-9201
[email protected]
Form and 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.
Deadlines
November 15
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.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,935,500

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $51,281,323

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,031,350

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $46,758,160

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,270,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $42,946,743

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,993,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $52,599,119

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,940,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $47,477,064

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Tri-CountyPendleton, SC

    Endowment scholarship

    $200,000
  2. Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $150,000
  3. Second Chance ChurchAnderson, SC

    General support

    $150,000
  4. Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  5. Clemson UniversityClemson, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  6. Converse UniversitySpartanburg, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  7. Lander UniversityGreenwood, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  8. Muschollings Cancer CenterCharleston, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  9. Presbyterian CollegeClinton, SC

    Scholarship endownment

    $100,000
  10. The CitadelCharleston, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  11. Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    Scholarship endowment

    $100,000
  12. Anderson Aviation AssnAnderson, SC

    Hurricane helene relief

    $50,000
  13. Anderson County PawsAnderson, SC

    Staffing needs

    $50,000
  14. Inspire Abilities of AndersonAnderson, SC

    General support

    $50,000
  15. Anderson Free ClinicAnderson, SC

    Healthcare services for low income

    $30,000
  16. The Salvation ArmyAnderson, SC

    General support

    $30,000
  17. First LightAnderson, SC

    Facility dog program

    $25,000
  18. Meals on WheelsAnderson, SC

    Raw food budget

    $25,000
  19. Anderson School Dist 5Anderson, SC

    Asst for homeless students

    $20,000
  20. Cancer Assoc of AndersonAnderson, SC

    Cancer care program

    $20,000
  21. Rocky River ConservancyAnderson, SC

    General support

    $20,000
  22. South Main Baptist ChurchGreenwood, SC

    General support

    $20,000
  23. The Bridge Center RecoveryAnderson, SC

    Land purchase

    $20,000
  24. Etv Endowment of SCSpartanburg, SC

    Childrens programming

    $15,000
  25. Family Promise of Anderson CountyAnderson, SC

    Asst for homeless

    $15,000
  26. Habitat for HumanityAnderson, SC

    New home construction

    $15,000
  27. Haven of Rest MinistriesAnderson, SC

    General support

    $15,000
  28. Hospice of the UpstateAnderson, SC

    Certification program

    $15,000
  29. United Way of Anderson CountyAnderson, SC

    Weekend snackpack program

    $15,000
  30. Second Harvest Food BankWilliamston, SC

    Pallet wrapper

    $12,500
  31. Shalom House MinistriesBelton, SC

    Repairs/updates

    $12,000
  32. Anderson Area YMCAAnderson, SC

    Scholarships for childcare

    $10,000
  33. Anderson Interfaith MinistriesAnderson, SC

    Employment pathways program

    $10,000
  34. Asher HouseAnderson, SC

    Drop in center

    $10,000
  35. Blue Ridge Council BSAGreenville, SC

    Support BSA program

    $10,000
  36. Girls Scouts of SCMTNS to MidlandsGreenville, SC

    Girl scout program in anderson

    $10,000
  37. Good Neighbor CupboardAnderson, SC

    General support

    $10,000
  38. New Foundations Home of ChildrenAnderson, SC

    Flooring replacement

    $10,000
  39. Peace CenterGreenville, SC

    Student matinees and artist residenc

    $10,000
  40. Play SafeAnderson, SC

    Anderson county students

    $10,000
  41. South Main Chapel and Mercy CenterAnderson, SC

    General support

    $10,000
  42. The Period ProjectGreenville, SC

    General support

    $10,000
  43. Vets Helping Vets AndersonAnderson, SC

    General support

    $10,000
  44. Anderson Pregnancy CareAnderson, SC

    Parent and ultrasound

    $7,500
  45. Anderson Emergency KitchenAnderson, SC

    General support

    $5,000
  46. Calvary Home for ChildrenAnderson, SC

    Foster care training

    $5,000
  47. Campions Ctr for Special ChildrenAnderson, SC

    Classrooms

    $5,000
  48. Clean StartAnderson, SC

    General support

    $5,000
  49. Home with A HeartLiberty, SC

    General support

    $5,000
  50. The Potter's PlaceCentral, SC

    Repair garden pathway

    $5,000
  51. Foothills Community FoundationAnderson, SC

    Fund seminars

    $3,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $350,00057% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter3 grants $120,00020% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $35,0006% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $30,0005% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $25,0004% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $20,0003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $33,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina51 grants $1,935,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • J Kirkman MoorheadTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $7,500
  • Lisa C McWherterVICE CHAIR Hours 40Pay $178,263
  • Carl T EdwardsED EMERITUS Hours 20Pay $41,177
  • Bonnie K NashSECR/TREAS Hours 40Pay $109,690
  • Lebrena F CampbellTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • John R Fulp IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • John T Meehan MDCHAIR Hours 1Pay $7,500
  • James E SheriffTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $7,500

The return

This is an amended return.

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