Spartanburg County Foundation

Organization Overview

Spartanburg County Foundation is located in Spartanburg, SC. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Spartanburg County Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spartanburg County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Spartanburg County Foundation generated $21.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Spartanburg County Foundation has awarded 1,580 individual grants totaling $99,755,742. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND CORPORATIONS, NONPROFITS, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS TO FOSTER CHANGE, SHARE KNOWLEDGE, CONVENE AROUND IMPORTANT ISSUES, AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY. WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH DONORS TO FULFILL CHARITABLE GOALS BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF CUSTOMIZED GIVING OPTIONS, HANDLING FUND ADMINISTRATION, AND OFFERING EXPERTISE ON CURRENT AND LOCAL NEEDS. IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 2,026 GRANTS TOTALING $16 MILLION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY RESIDENTS. WE ENGAGED OVER 2,200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MEETINGS AND VISITS TO THE ROBERT HETT CHAPMAN III CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY AND THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: NONPROFIT CONNECT, NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING BOOT CAMP, DONOR CONNECT, THE SPARTANBURG INTERFAITH ALLIANCE, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, AND MINORITY BUSINESS CONNECT. THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED THREE NEW INITIATIVES: NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING BOOT CAMP TO PROVIDE SMALL AND/OR NEW ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATING A NONPROFIT, MINORITY BUSINESS CONNECT TO INCREASE THE SOCIAL CAPITAL OF MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS, AND THE HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE TO EQUIP RESIDENT WITH THE TOOLS AND TRAINING NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COLLECTIVE VOICE AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION INTRODUCED A NEW GRANTMAKING STRATEGY FOCUSED ON THE CORE AREAS OF THE FOUNDATION'S VISION: QUALITY OF LIFE, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bert D Barre
Vice Chair
$0
Vic Bailey III
Trustee
$0
Cathy H Mccabe
Trustee
$0
Erika Mcjimpsey
Trustee
$0
Robert Richardson
Trustee
$0
Scott Montgomery
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Boyd Company
Construction Services
$176,809
Joseph Ryan Mcgaha
Landscaping Services
$155,108
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,480,937
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,014,903
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,480,937
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,819,297
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$79,392
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,477,572

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Spartanburg County Foundation has awarded $16,720,501 in support to 223 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A SPOT OF PRIDE BEAUTIFICATION FUND

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,040

A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17,000

AMERICAN RED CROSS UPSTATE SC CHAPTER

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,769

ADULT LEARNING CENTER INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,341

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,750

ANGELS CHARGE MINISTRY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14,000
View Grant Profile

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