Comporium Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Comporium Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $3,625 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$3,625
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 104 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 122 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
Comporium Foundation Inc 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 Comporium Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 107 | $934,728 |
| North Carolina | 10 | $167,910 |
| Georgia | 3 | $27,978 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Brevard | Community welfare and civic | $70,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation | Education | $50,860 |
| Rock Hill Economic Development Corp | Community enhancement | $50,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | Community enhancement | $50,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Education | $44,302 |
| Upper Palmetto YMCA | Community welfare and health | $35,000 |
| United Way of York County | Community welfare | $33,065 |
| Pathways Community Center | Community welfare | $30,000 |
| Clover Area Assistance Center | Public health | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Church in America | Religious | $25,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary | Religious & education | $25,000 |
| Winthrop University | Education | $25,000 |
| Gravity Center Foundation | Community welfare | $25,000 |
| Lancaster County Chamber | Community enhancement | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Society Historical Preser | Historical preservation | $25,000 |
| Medical Univ of SC - Lancaster | Health | $25,000 |
| The Life House Womens Shelter | Community welfare | $25,000 |
| York Technical College Foundation | Education | $22,399 |
| American Red Cross of Northern SC | Public health | $20,000 |
| Camp Canaan | Community welfare and health | $20,000 |
| Lancaster County Partners for Youth | Community welfare | $20,000 |
| Leroy Springs and Company | Community welfare and preservation | $20,000 |
| South Carolina Wildlife Federation | Animal conservation | $20,000 |
| Westminster Catawba Christian Schoo | Religious and education | $15,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Yo | Religious | $15,000 |
| Rock Hill Schools Education Foundat | Education | $15,000 |
| Childrens Attention Home | Community welfare | $15,000 |
| Hungry Heroes | Community welfare | $15,000 |
| Lancaster Childrens Home | Community welfare | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Academy | Education & religious | $14,891 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Community welfare | $11,000 |
| Arts Council Rock Hill York Cnty | Arts and culture | $10,500 |
| Bethel Shelters | Community welfare and health | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes la | Religious | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of York County | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Katawba Valley Land Trust | Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Keystone Substance Abuse Services | Health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra | Music and arts | $10,000 |
| The Haven Mens Shelter | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Womens Enrichment Center | Community welfare | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ladson A Barnes III
- Bryant G Barnes
- Theresa Turner
- John M Barnes Jr
- Frances B Elliott
Questions people ask
Does Comporium Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Comporium Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $3,625.
Who runs Comporium Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ladson A Barnes III (Director), Bryant G Barnes (President), Theresa Turner (Secretary - Treasurer) and John M Barnes Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Comporium Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.