Wherry Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wherry Family Foundation is a private foundation in Taylors, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$44,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $65,500 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,200 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $65,500 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Wherry 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 Wherry Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $37,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Families Foundation | None | $5,000 |
| Switch SC | None | $5,000 |
| 3Gen Ministries | None | $5,000 |
| David's Table | None | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | None | $5,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | None | $4,000 |
| Valley Hope Church | None | $4,000 |
| Greenville's Gift | None | $3,000 |
| JL Mann Spirit Week | None | $2,000 |
| Young Life Greenville | None | $2,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | None | $2,000 |
| Campus Outreach Columbia | None | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | None | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish South Carolina | None | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Foundation | None | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Knox Wherry
- Nancy C Wherry
- Elizabeth Wherry Colaluca
Questions people ask
Does Wherry Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wherry Family Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wherry Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Knox Wherry (Trustee), Nancy C Wherry (Trustee) and Elizabeth Wherry Colaluca (Trustee).
What does Wherry Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.