Columbia Garden Club Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Columbia Garden Club Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,053 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,868 and the largest $7,117. 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$15,053
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,868
- Largest grant$7,117
- Assets$441,681
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,758 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,365 | 4 | $409,059 |
| 2024 | $80,758 | 7 | $403,504 |
| 2025 | $15,053 | 4 | $441,681 |
How to apply
Columbia Garden Club 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Columbia Garden Club Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $15,053 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC State Tree | Grounds beautification | $7,117 |
| USC Memorial Rose Garden | Ground maintenance | $4,169 |
| Centennial Project | Installation/plaque | $3,567 |
| Garden Club of SC Five Star | Grounds maintenance | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhoda Paschal
- Katie McKenzie
- Stephanie Cordum
- Annie Scott
- Sarah Linder
- Gail Jeter
- Emily Lumpkin
- Rene White
- Lib Foster
- Jane Shuler
- Caroline Matthews
- Anne Kleitches
- Sabrina Barr
Questions people ask
Does Columbia Garden Club Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Columbia Garden Club Foundation give?
$15,053 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,868.
Who runs Columbia Garden Club Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rhoda Paschal (President), Katie McKenzie (Treasurer), Stephanie Cordum (Immed Past Pres) and Annie Scott (Immed Past Trea) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Columbia Garden Club Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.