Pope-Brown Foundation
Accepts applications
Pope-Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Newberry, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,000 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $89,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas H Pope III PO Box 190, Newberry, SC 29108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 276-2532 |
| What to submit | No required form |
| Deadlines | No current deadlines. Periodic consideration of requests. |
| Restrictions | Contributions made to section 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina or the southeastern united states. |
What Pope-Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $88,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newberry Opera House Fdn | Charitable | $30,000 |
| USC Educational Fdn | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Etv Endowment of SC Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Belton Area Museum Associ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| SC Historical Society | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Anderson Interfaith Ministries | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Peace Center Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belton Center for the Arts | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Living Water Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Pope III
- Gary T Pope
- Carroll B Hart Jr
Questions people ask
Does Pope-Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No current deadlines. Periodic consideration of requests.
How much does Pope-Brown Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Pope-Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Pope III (Trustee), Gary T Pope (Trustee) and Carroll B Hart Jr (Trustee).
What does Pope-Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.