Small Change Foundation
Accepts applications
Small Change Foundation is a private foundation in Newberry, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,025 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $17,775. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,025
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$17,775
- Assets$95,078
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,300 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $34,000 | 9 | $92,195 |
| 2024 | $20,300 | 11 | $100,499 |
| 2025 | $26,025 | 10 | $95,078 |
How to apply
| Contact | Adele Pope 1228 Walnut St, Newberry, SC 29108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 276-9626 |
| 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 Small Change Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 8 | $25,025 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids on Point | Charitable | $17,775 |
| Good Friends of the Lowcountry | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Heathwood Hall Episcopal School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Porter Gaud School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Charitable | $500 |
| Young Life of Newberry | Charitable | $500 |
| The Woodlands Garden | Charitable | $500 |
| Create Newberry Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Mugs for Moms | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adele J Pope
- Jane Pope Cooper
Questions people ask
Does Small Change 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 Small Change Foundation give?
$26,025 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Small Change Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adele J Pope (Trustee) and Jane Pope Cooper (Trustee).
What does Small Change Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.