Frances Spotts Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Frances Spotts Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Prosperity, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,901 in 205 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$390,901
- Number of grants205
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $292,756 the year before.
100% 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 | $292,756 | 138 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $390,901 | 205 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Frances Spotts Memorial Fund 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 205 | $390,901 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hare Melissa | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $4,000 |
| Dominick Teresa | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,500 |
| Gallman Alexisia | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Goode Melinda | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Gwyn Denny | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wilson Lsha | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Lesley Meredith | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Mendenhall Kathy | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Powell Kaycee | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Robertson Leeanna | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| McFall Tonya | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Dewalt Demetrius | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Tucker Sonya | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wallace Renate | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Whitman Cristen | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Boyd Martha Ann | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Gary Lucinda | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Caldwell Pam | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Stephens Rodney | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Young Martha | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wicker Elsie | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Felix Tina | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Crawford Tomie | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Dorley Elaine | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Hansel Karen | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Simms Deborah | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| West Ed | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Abrams Juanita | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Barber Barbara (James) | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Dominick Alonzo | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Dominick Teresa B | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Glasgow Wilbert | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wicker Charles | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wicker Crystal | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Wise Tracy | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Elkins Lisa Gallman | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Hare Angela | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Kinard Betty | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Mayers Tina | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
| Ruff Lisa | To provide financial support for those fallen on hard times | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- McKeva Kinard-Shelton
- Johndavid Dawkins
- Mike Hawkins
- Martha B Waller
- George Oxner
- Linda W Spence
Questions people ask
Does Frances Spotts Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances Spotts Memorial Fund give?
$390,901 in tax year 2024, across 205 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Frances Spotts Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists McKeva Kinard-Shelton (President), Johndavid Dawkins (Vice President), Mike Hawkins (Secretary) and Martha B Waller (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.