John T Stevens Foundation
Accepts applications
John T Stevens Foundation is a private foundation in Kershaw, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $532,600 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $71,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$532,600
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$71,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $528,200 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $528,200 | 48 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $532,600 | 46 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John T Stevens Foundation Steve Wil P O Box 158, Kershaw, SC 29067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 475-3655 |
| What to submit | The request must be in writing |
| Restrictions | Kershaw and lancaster county areas and must qualify as a 501 (c) 3 organization |
What John T Stevens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 44 | $515,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Kershaw | Ymca project, tailgate festival, cemetary maintenance, cub scout troop support | $71,000 |
| Lancaster Children's Home Inc | Replace flooring in girl's cottage, cottage and campus repairs | $30,000 |
| Mt Calvary Outreach Center | Sanctuary a/c, summer enrichment camp | $30,000 |
| University of South Carolina School of Medicine | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Cross Road Baptist Church | Roof repair | $23,000 |
| New Horizon Community Church | Church expansion | $20,000 |
| Operation Rudolph | Christmas season support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kershaw County | Be great academy & jackson teen center | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Food for the Soul | Building renovations and safety support | $15,000 |
| Kershaw Area Resource Exchange | Home repairs and winterization projects | $15,000 |
| Lancaster SPCA | Spay and neuter program | $15,000 |
| North Central High School | Art and photo equipment, yearbook equipment & hardware | $14,000 |
| Camden High School | Math class supplies, fellowship of christian athletes summer football camp | $13,500 |
| Bethany Westville Baptist Church | Tailgate ministry | $12,000 |
| Lancaster County Council of the Arts | Summer camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | Construction of multi-purpose building | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief & lifesaving training | $10,000 |
| First Kershaw Baptist Church | Foundation repair & sign renovation | $10,000 |
| Kershaw Second Baptist Church | New bus | $10,000 |
| Military Spousal Support Center | Stuff the bus / field day 2024 | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist Church | Loan repayment | $10,000 |
| Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church | Sancutary renovation costs | $10,000 |
| United Way of Kershaw County | "make it a conversation" summer | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Grove #2 AME Zion Church | Internal improvements, new church signage | $9,000 |
| Lancaster County Council on Aging | Purchase 2 new lars vehicles | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Support - palmetto council - lancaster county | $7,000 |
| Christian Services | Food pantry and kin care | $7,000 |
| Sistercare | Children's therapeutic program | $6,000 |
| Wateree Elementary School | Purchase storage building, field trips & misc | $6,000 |
| Carolina Community Care | Caring closet | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County School District | Little free libraries program | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Dixie Baseball | Facilities upgrade | $5,000 |
| North Central Elementary | Academic student programs | $5,000 |
| North Central Middle School | Club expansion and development | $5,000 |
| Youth Serve | Summer teen projects | $5,000 |
| Kershaw Chamber of Commerce | Christmas parade, wreaths across america | $4,550 |
| Camden Middle School | Math and science classroom materials, color run supplis | $4,000 |
| Andrew Jackson High School | Ffa ag expo trip | $3,000 |
| Kershaw Community Park Council | Nature/fitness camps | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve G Williams Jr
- Don Moore
- Stephen D Williams
- Lanny M Williams
Questions people ask
Does John T Stevens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John T Stevens Foundation give?
$532,600 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John T Stevens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve G Williams Jr (President), Don Moore (Secretary), Stephen D Williams (Assistant Secretary and Tr) and Lanny M Williams (Vice President).
What does John T Stevens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.