Arkwright Foundation
Accepts applications
Arkwright Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $970,068 in 101 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $273,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$970,068
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$273,700
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $646,395 | 95 | $24.1 million |
| 2022 | $997,045 | 97 | $20.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 97 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $970,068 | 101 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter S Montgomery Jr 314 South Pine Street Building 100, Spartanburg, SC 29302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 585-9213 |
| What to submit | Letter, personal visit, or phone call |
| Restrictions | Must be charitable organization |
What Arkwright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 87 | $881,843 |
| Maine | 1 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $6,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County Foundation | General operating support | $273,700 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | General operating support | $195,000 |
| Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg | General operating support | $86,250 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | General operating support | $74,900 |
| Hummingbird Farm | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Spartanburg Community Dental Center | General operating support | $17,239 |
| Total Ministries | General operating support | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Piedmont | General operating support | $13,500 |
| Ballet Spartanburg | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Wofford College | General operating support | $11,394 |
| Spartanburg Regional Foundation | General operating support | $10,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General operating support | $8,600 |
| Ruth's Gleanings | General operating support | $5,600 |
| Chapman Cutural Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Converse College | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Goforth Recovery | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hope Remains Youth Ranch | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lake Summit Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pine Street School Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southminster Community Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg Day School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Opportunity Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| USC Upstate | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Warriors Once Again | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Glenn Springs Preservation Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hub City Animal Project | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kaoef | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| USC Spartanburg | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Hand in Handa Community Ministry | General operating support | $4,300 |
| A Light Unto My Path | General operating support | $4,100 |
| SC School for Deaf and Blind Foundation | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Hope Center for Children | General operating support | $3,250 |
| Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Hatcher Garden | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- ML Cates Sr
- Walter S Montgomery Jr
Questions people ask
Does Arkwright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arkwright Foundation give?
$970,068 in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Arkwright Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists ML Cates Sr (Chairman) and Walter S Montgomery Jr (Vice Chairman).
What does Arkwright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.