Laurens County Fair Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laurens County Fair Foundation is a private foundation in Laurens, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $89,900 the year before.
73% of its 2025 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 | $21,932 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $89,900 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $96,000 | 15 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Laurens County Fair 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 Laurens County Fair Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15 | $96,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County Memorial Home | Program | $15,000 |
| Laurens County First Steps | Storywalk project | $10,000 |
| Let's Saddle Up Inc | Equipment | $10,000 |
| First Methodist-Food Bank | Program | $10,000 |
| Camping Ministries of the Carolinas | Program | $8,000 |
| Laurens County Safe Home | Program | $6,000 |
| Hospice of Laurens County | Nurse call system | $5,000 |
| C4 Ministries of Laurens | Program | $5,000 |
| Rize Prevention | Program | $5,000 |
| Upstate Pregnancy Center | Program | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 25 | Program | $4,000 |
| United Ministries of Clinton | Program | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels (Piedmount Agency O | Program | $4,000 |
| LC 4H Advisory Committee | Program | $3,000 |
| Laurens County Museum | Security equipment | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie Daniels
- Samuel O Ricard
- Lewis Matthews
- David Holmes
- Jim Moore
- Paul Dean Lyles
- Bryan C Able
- Homer Elwood
- Mareno Foggie
Questions people ask
Does Laurens County Fair Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurens County Fair Foundation give?
$96,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Laurens County Fair Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Connie Daniels (President), Samuel O Ricard (Treasurer), Lewis Matthews (Secretary) and David Holmes (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Laurens County Fair Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.