The Bailey Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bailey Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $369,576 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $36,485. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$369,576
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$36,485
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $414,730 the year before.
24% 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 | $414,730 | 54 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $369,576 | 45 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert S Link Jr Administrator PO Box 1215, Clinton, SC 29325 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 766-6027 |
| What to submit | Forms supplied upon request |
| Deadlines | Scholarships: april 15 of the applicant's senior year of high school organizations: october 1 of eac |
| Restrictions | Restrictions for scholarships noted in attached. Grant requests from organizations are limited to organizations operating in laurens county, South Carolina |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bailey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 38 | $344,676 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County Community Foundation | Grants program | $36,485 |
| City of Clinton | Grant payment | $30,000 |
| Presbyterian College | Grant payment | $20,000 |
| SC Independent Colleges & Universit | Grant payment | $20,000 |
| United Way of Laurens County | Grant payment | $20,000 |
| Open Door Christian Center | Grant payment | $16,500 |
| Clinton Family YMCA | Grant payment | $15,500 |
| Laurens County Museum Association | Grant payment | $15,000 |
| Laurens County Clinton Library | Grants program | $13,515 |
| Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic | Grant payments | $10,476 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship - julieta garcia | $10,000 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship - catalina marie helton | $10,000 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship - asheton wilbanks | $10,000 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship- joseph louis ardelt | $10,000 |
| Lydia Pentecostal | Grants program | $10,000 |
| Thornwell Home | Grant payment | $10,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarship - madison m. Fulmer | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship- sa'nya denise floyd | $10,000 |
| Christ School | Matching gifts program | $7,500 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Matching gifts program | $7,500 |
| Wofford College | Matching gifts program | $7,500 |
| Clinton Canopy | Grants program | $5,250 |
| First Baptist Church of Laurens | Grants program | $5,000 |
| Howard University | Scholarship - jabari dillard | $5,000 |
| Laurens Co Disabilities & SPC NDS | Grant payments | $5,000 |
| Laurens County School District 56 | Grant payment | $5,000 |
| Limestone University | Grants program | $5,000 |
| United Way of Laurens County | Matching gifts program | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarship - nickolas christoff hil | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarship - alaina turner | $5,000 |
| Wayside Baptist Church | Grants program | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Transplant Assistance | Matching gifts program | $3,200 |
| For the Kid in All of US | Matching gifts program | $3,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Matching gifts program | $2,000 |
| Laurens County Chorale | Matching gifts program | $1,500 |
| Laurens County Community Theater | Matching gifts program | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian College | Matching gift program | $1,500 |
| Town of Cross Hill | Grants program | $1,500 |
| Blue Ridge Council Bsa | Matching gifts program | $1,250 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Matching gifts program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman W Dixon
- Martin S Cornelson
- Scott M Cornelson
- Corrine Dixon Dunn
- Betty James Mongomery
- R Fleming Patterson III
- Mary Ellen Suitt-Barnwell
- James L Switzer Jr
- Toccoa Bailey Switzer
- Robert S Link Jr
- TNB Financial Services
Questions people ask
Does The Bailey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarships: april 15 of the applicant's senior year of high school organizations: october 1 of eac.
How much does The Bailey Foundation give?
$369,576 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bailey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman W Dixon (Advisory Com), Martin S Cornelson (Advisory Com), Scott M Cornelson (Advisory Com) and Corrine Dixon Dunn (Advisory Com) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Bailey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.