James F Byrnes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James F Byrnes Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$227,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,106 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $192,581 | 24 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | $190,106 | 23 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 19 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
James F Byrnes 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 James F Byrnes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $202,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Education | $50,000 |
| Clemson University | Education | $47,500 |
| Anderson University | Education | $25,000 |
| Winthrop University | Education | $20,000 |
| College of Charleston | Education | $15,000 |
| USC Upstate | Education | $10,000 |
| Auburn University | Education | $5,000 |
| Furman University | Education | $5,000 |
| Lander University | Education | $5,000 |
| Limestone University | Education | $5,000 |
| North Carolina A&t | Education | $5,000 |
| Temple University | Education | $5,000 |
| The Citadel | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Education | $5,000 |
| USC Aiken | Education | $5,000 |
| USC Beaufort | Education | $5,000 |
| Wofford University | Education | $5,000 |
| New York University | Education | $2,500 |
| Cis Abroad | Education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deaver McCraw
- Jay Hayes
- Kim Hatcher
- James Rhodes
- Ty Collier
- Pam McElveen
- Carrie Pergerson
- Dal H Poston
- Robin Holden Price
- Rory Priester MD
- Ryan Sneed
- Faith Waitman
Questions people ask
Does James F Byrnes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James F Byrnes Foundation give?
$227,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James F Byrnes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deaver McCraw (President), Jay Hayes (Vice Preside), Kim Hatcher (Secretary) and James Rhodes (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does James F Byrnes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.