The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sumter, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
34% 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 | $4.5 million | 33 | $97.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 36 | $103 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank O Edwards 5 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (803) 773-5407 |
| What to submit | No required form |
| Restrictions | Organizations operating in sumter county, sc |
What The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 34 | $5.6 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sumter | Opera house, various city projects | $1.7 million |
| Sumter County Museum | Sculpture, air conditioner, operations | $803,500 |
| Usc-Sumter | Matching scholorships, gym | $500,000 |
| Wilson Hall | Operations | $300,000 |
| Camp Cole | Operations | $300,000 |
| YMCA | Operations | $275,000 |
| Individual | Bobby richardson project | $254,567 |
| American Heart Association | Special projects & main street preservation project | $216,000 |
| Liberty Steam Charter School | Operations | $200,000 |
| Usc-Columbia | Operations | $150,000 |
| Thomas Sumter Educational Foundatio | Special project | $145,000 |
| Morris College | Scholarship funds | $100,000 |
| Sumter County | Improvement to patriot park | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Special project | $75,000 |
| United Ministries | Operations | $60,000 |
| Pee Dee Coalition | Operations | $50,000 |
| SUMTER CHRISTiAIN CHARITIES | Special project | $35,000 |
| Sumter Gallery of Art | Special project | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army Boy's Club of Sumter | Special project | $25,000 |
| Young Life | Special project | $25,000 |
| Indian Waters Council Endowment | Curtains & lighting | $25,000 |
| Sumter Rotary Club | Rotary centennial plaza renovations | $25,000 |
| Congaree Land Trust | Operations | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operations | $25,000 |
| Alston Wikes Society | Operations | $25,000 |
| YWCA Upper Lowlands | Operations | $25,000 |
| Bethesda Church of God | Operations | $22,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Special project | $20,000 |
| Winners Travel Foundation Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Sumter Soccer Club | Operations | $15,000 |
| New Morning | Special project | $10,000 |
| Sumter Cemetary | Operations | $3,500 |
| Davidson College | Operations | $2,500 |
| Sumter Pregnancy Center | Special project | $2,500 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Donor processing | $2,500 |
| Ackerman Legacy Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Florence M Ervin
- Frank O Edwards
- Lauren E Brennan
Questions people ask
Does The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Florence M Ervin (Trustee), Frank O Edwards (Trustee) and Lauren E Brennan (Trustee).
What does The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.