CBL State Savings Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
CBL State Savings Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Greer, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $77,500 the year before.
75% 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 | $108,950 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $77,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rhonda Turner 229 Trade Street, Greer, SC 29651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 989-0087, rturner@cblgreer.com |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to greer sc community organizations and also scholarships |
What CBL State Savings Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $72,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greer Christian Learning Center | Exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| Middle Tyger Comm Ctr | Exempt purpose | $11,500 |
| Guiding Reins | Exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Piedmont Women's Center | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| KB Henderson - Erskine College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jackson Burns - Anderson University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jackson Yount - Clemson University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Joshu'a Way | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Carter Owens - Greenville Technical | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Greer Mid College Charter | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The Citadel Foundation | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Terry Dobson
- Julie F McMakin
- Michael L Montgomery
- Paul J Rogers
- Wes A Kissinger
- Jennifer T Jones
- Brent S Garrett
- Dennis D Trout
- Rhonda P Turner
- Benjamin B Waters
Questions people ask
Does CBL State Savings Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does CBL State Savings Bank Foundation give?
$77,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs CBL State Savings Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Terry Dobson (Director), Julie F McMakin (Director), Michael L Montgomery (Director) and Paul J Rogers (Chairman) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does CBL State Savings Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.