Countybank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Countybank Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,100 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $21,000. 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$160,100
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$71,052
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $157,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $144,000 | 26 | $12 |
| 2023 | $157,800 | 45 | $81,144 |
| 2024 | $160,100 | 53 | $71,052 |
How to apply
Countybank 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 Countybank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 52 | $159,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | General donation | $21,000 |
| Self Regional Healthcare Foundation | General donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greenville County | General donation | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Lakelands | General donation | $10,000 |
| Greer Relief & Resources Agency | General donation | $8,500 |
| The Meyer Center | General donation | $6,000 |
| Carolina Football Club | General donation | $5,000 |
| Greer Community Ministries | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lakelands Toros Soccer Club | General donation | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Technical College Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Family YMCA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lakelands Regional YMCA | General donation | $4,000 |
| India Association of Greenville | General donation | $3,000 |
| International Classical Arts Connections | General donation | $3,000 |
| SC Ovarian Cancer Foundation | General donation | $3,000 |
| The Museum & Railroad Historical Center of Greenwood | General donation | $2,600 |
| Anderson Interfaith Ministries | General donation | $2,500 |
| Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium | General donation | $2,500 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont | General donation | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Greenwood | General donation | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville Foundation | General donation | $2,000 |
| Meg's House | General donation | $2,000 |
| United Way of Anderson County | General donation | $2,000 |
| Greenwood Pathway House | General donation | $1,500 |
| Greer Lions Club | General donation | $1,500 |
| Pal | General donation | $1,250 |
| South Carolina Waterfowl Association | General donation | $1,250 |
| A Place for US Ministries | General donation | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Mays Historic Site | General donation | $1,000 |
| Burton Center Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone | General donation | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Pregnancy Center | General donation | $1,000 |
| Foothills Community Foundation to Better Anderson | General donation | $1,000 |
| Greenwood Cancer Fund | General donation | $1,000 |
| Greenwood Performing Arts | General donation | $1,000 |
| Greenwood Rotary Club | General donation | $1,000 |
| Greenwood Soup Kitchen | General donation | $1,000 |
| Healthy Learners Greenwood | General donation | $1,000 |
| Next Level Fitness | General donation | $1,000 |
| Next Level Lifestyles | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George W Ballentine Jr
- Stephen L Davis
- R Thornwell Dunlap III
- David C King
- Megha S Lal
- Julian J Nexsen Jr
- John H Stroud
- Wes McMullan
- Wells Dunlap
Questions people ask
Does Countybank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Countybank Foundation give?
$160,100 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Countybank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George W Ballentine Jr (Trustee), Stephen L Davis (Trustee), R Thornwell Dunlap III (Trustee) and David C King (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Countybank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and faith communities.