The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seneca, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,035 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $26,250. 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$93,035
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$26,250
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,900 the year before.
4% 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 | $68,250 | 27 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $81,900 | 28 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $93,035 | 26 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family 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 The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 23 | $88,535 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee Medical Center Foundation | Provide support to worthy charity | $26,250 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Deborah b. Dubose endowed scholarship | $20,000 |
| Saint Mark Methodist | Provide support to worthy charity | $11,335 |
| First Tee Upstate - Oconee County | Provide support to worthy charity | $5,000 |
| Grace's Closet | Provide support to worth charity | $3,000 |
| Holly Springs Baptist Church | Provide support to worthy charity | $3,000 |
| Oconee County Humane Society | Provide support to worthy charity | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Provide support to worthy charity | $2,500 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution | Provide support to worthy charity | $2,500 |
| Etv Endowment of SC | Provide support to worthy charity | $2,000 |
| Wild Hearts Equine Therapy | Provide support to worthy charity | $2,000 |
| Seneca Rotary Education Foundation | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,200 |
| American Red Cross | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Dot's Kitchen | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Golden Corner Food Pantry | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Ride to Work Ministry | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Ripple of One | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Seneca Sertoma Club | Provide support to worth charity | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Provide support to worthy charitybuilding project | $1,000 |
| Upstate Forever | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Oconee United Ministries | Provide support to worthy charity | $1,000 |
| Emerson Rose Foundation | Provide support to worthy charity | $750 |
| Helen's Hugs | Provide support to worthy charity | $500 |
| Izzie's Pond | Provide support to worthy charity | $500 |
| Lachlan Tannery Foundation | Provide support to worthy charity | $500 |
| Peace Center | Provide support to worthy charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna D Gause
- Deborah B Dubose
- Lindsay D Sparks
- Robert L Dubose
- Adam Landau
Questions people ask
Does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation give?
$93,035 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anna D Gause (Secretary), Deborah B Dubose (President), Lindsay D Sparks (Director) and Robert L Dubose (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.