Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation is a private foundation in Sunset, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$903,341
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $30,000 | 19 | $535,698 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 19 | $731,646 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 20 | $903,341 |
How to apply
Ron & Linda McGimpsey 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 Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | community improvement | $6,000 |
| Family Promise | community improvement | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | disaster relief | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | environment | $3,000 |
| World Vision | disaster relief | $3,000 |
| United Way | community improvement | $3,000 |
| Educate | community improvement | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | community improvement | $1,000 |
| ETV Endowment | community improvement | $1,000 |
| Case Alumni Fund | education | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | medical research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | medical research | $1,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | medical research | $1,000 |
| National Osteoporosis Foundation | medical research | $1,000 |
| Arthritus Foundation | medical research | $1,000 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | medical research | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | medical research | $1,000 |
| One Acre Fund | community improvement | $1,000 |
| Tamassee DAR School | education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald McGimpsey
- Linda McGimpsey
- Heather O Connor
Questions people ask
Does Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald McGimpsey (Pres.), Linda McGimpsey (Vice Pres.) and Heather O Connor (Secy).
What does Ron & Linda McGimpsey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and science and research.