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Spartanburg foundations

There are 101 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Spartanburg metro area. Combined, these Spartanburg metro foundations employ 8,113 people, earn more than $556 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $559 million.
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Types of foundations in Spartanburg

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
67
 
$22,915,672
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
19
 
$526,011,613
Corporate foundations
 
5
 
$15,526,722
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
3
 
$264,284
Community foundations
 
3
 
$49,223,910
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
2
 
$542
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Job trends for Spartanburg foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
60
1-10
 
1
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Spartanburg

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
51
$250k to $1M
 
9
$1M to $5M
 
3
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Spartanburg

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Spartanburg County Foundation

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.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$247.9m
Employees
21
EIN
57-0351398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Apella Health Management

Apella manages healthcare services to promote community health and relieve government burdens for Spartanburg Regional Health Services District.
Revenue
$473.8m
Assets
$78.4m
Employees
8,010
EIN
81-4193950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Piedmont

United Way of the Piedmont connects citizens to give, advocate, and volunteer to improve lives in South Carolina's three-county region.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
46
EIN
57-0314377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guardian Research Network

Guardian Research Network is a corporate foundation of Palmetto Health & Charity Inc, based in Columbia, SC, that partners to conduct cancer research and development studies in underserved communities. It is located in Spartanburg, SC.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
29
EIN
81-1145518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milliken and Company Charitable Foundation

The Milliken and Company Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation supported by Milliken & Company. It is located in Spartanburg, SC.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
0
EIN
85-3211603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mary Black Foundation

To improve the health and wellness of the people and communities of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Foundation's work has centered on advancing two priority areas: Early Childhood Development and Healthy Eating-Active Living.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$85.7m
Employees
7
EIN
57-0843135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The MCA Foundation

The MCA Foundation champions charitable and philanthropic endeavors that support and collaborate with the Spartanburg County Foundation.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
0
EIN
99-2769070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Balmer Foundation

The Balmer Foundation engages in charitable and philanthropic endeavors that support and collaborate with the Spartanburg County Foundation.
Revenue
$621.4k
Assets
$32.6m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2206524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phiferjohnson Foundation

The Phiferjohnson Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support. Grantees include Episcopal Church Of The Advent and others. Last year, it made 13 grants. It is located in Spartanburg, SC.
Revenue
$580.4k
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
0
EIN
57-6153679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Benzon Foundation

The Benzon Foundation is a private foundation located in Landrum, SC with Eric Benzon as its trustee.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
0
EIN
90-1179959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkwright Foundation

The Arkwright Foundation is a private foundation located in Spartanburg, SC. Grantees include Spartanburg Day School. The foundation made 104 grants last year. Trustees are ML Cates SR, Walter S Montgomery JR.
Revenue
$642.2k
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
0
EIN
57-6000066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Larra International

Larra International is a foundation or grantmaking organization in Spartanburg, SC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4248032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club

Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club is a private foundation in Campobello, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3454171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifeline Faith Ministries

SC-based organization providing humanitarian aid and preaching the gospel, including construction work and feeding children in Mexico.
Revenue
$138.3k
Assets
$90.6k
Employees
0
EIN
30-0407097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Solesbee Foy Family Charitable Foundation

The Solesbee Foy Family Charitable Foundation is a family foundation supported by Gregory A. Solesbee, based in Greer, SC, and represents the philanthropic efforts of the Foy family from Spartanburg, SC.
Revenue
$40.0k
Assets
$40.0k
Employees
0
EIN
93-4678667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nannie Mae Rice Foundation

The Nannie Mae Rice Foundation is a family foundation of the Rice family located in Spartanburg, SC, with trustees Onarae Rice, James Nesbitt, and Shirley Nash.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
82-0734192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Benco Foundation

The Benco Foundation is a private foundation located in Landrum, SC. Its trustees are Eric Benzon, Carolyn Benzon, and Stephen Benzon.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
87-2334544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J C Steele JR Scholarship Foundation

J C Steele JR Scholarship Foundation funds children of employees, grants three scholarships annually at UNC and NC A&T, located in Campobello, SC.
Revenue
$6
Assets
$4,085
Employees
0
EIN
58-1530789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sacred Portion Foundation

Private foundation funding missions and maintaining a farm/retreat center for religious groups. Located in Rockford, MN.
Revenue
$13.9k
Assets
$689.3k
Employees
0
EIN
41-1825330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Asian Golf Association

South Carolina Asian Golf Association is a private foundation in Spartanburg, SC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3796375
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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