Leadership Kershaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leadership Kershaw Foundation is a private foundation in Evans, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$201,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,000 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,030 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $201,000 | 10 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Leadership Kershaw Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Leadership Kershaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $151,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Trust Inc | Support community organization | $50,000 |
| Kershaw Second Baptist Church | Support community organization | $36,000 |
| Whitfield Hotel Foundation | Support community organization | $35,000 |
| Kershaw Area Resource Exchange (Kare) | Support community organization | $23,000 |
| Kershaw Community Park Council (KCPC) | Support community organization | $15,000 |
| Mt Calvary Outreach Center | Support community organization | $15,000 |
| Outreach Ministries | Support community organization | $15,000 |
| Kershaw Elementary School | Support community organization | $5,000 |
| United Citizens Community Center | Support community organization | $5,000 |
| Team Church | Support community organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr John W Richards Jr
- John W Richards III
- Alana M Richards
- Charles F Richards
Questions people ask
Does Leadership Kershaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leadership Kershaw Foundation give?
$201,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Leadership Kershaw Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr John W Richards Jr (President/Secretary/Treasu), John W Richards III (Vice President), Alana M Richards (Board Member) and Charles F Richards (Board Member).
What does Leadership Kershaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.