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    SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    SPARTANBURG, SCEIN 582362123 Website

    Annual Giving

    $11.6M+5% YoY

    Grants

    285

    Median Grant

    $15K

    Organizations Funded

    269

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    South Carolina Christian Foundation exists to create a culture of generous Biblical stewardship across the state. We believe our primary calling is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to bring hope to this world. The foundation exists to disciple the hearts of individuals toward biblical stewardship and proactive philanthropy in order to transform communities and advance the Kingdom of God.

    Focus Areas

    christian ministrychurch supportreligious educationchristian higher educationfaith-based camps and retreatsyouth ministrieshomelessness and shelterswomen's shelter

    Grant Types

    general operating supportproject grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Circle 555 Women's Giving Circle grants for ministries addressing women, children, and families; Community Trusts serving ministries across the state; Bright Side Youth Ranch providing mentor programs; David's Table serving adults with disabilities.

    How to Apply

    SCCF offers grant opportunities for ministries that share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and align with their Statement of Faith. They partner with faith-based non-profit organizations across the state through networking, grant making, and training programs.

    Does Not Fund

    Only supports organizations that share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and align with their Christian Statement of Faith. Geographic focus primarily on South Carolina.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+5%

    $11.6M

    Grants

    285

    Median

    $15K

    States

    24

    2023+19%

    $11.0M

    Grants

    272

    Median

    $15K

    States

    25

    2022

    $9.2M

    Grants

    227

    Median

    $15K

    States

    24

    Grant Size Distribution

    $15K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $5K

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $35K

    75th Pctile

    $1.9M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $35K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.9M

    2024

    HIS WAY AT WORK

    GA · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $391K

    2024

    JUMPSTART SOUTH CAROLINA

    SC · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $310K

    2024

    WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - ROCK HILL

    SC · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $283K

    2024

    GARDEN CITY CHAPEL

    SC · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $275K

    2024

    SMITH MEDICAL CLINIC

    SC · GENERAL SUPPORT

    Geographic Focus

    SC
    $7.1M201 grants
    GA
    $2.3M11 grants
    NC
    $650K19 grants
    CA
    $310K3 grants
    MN
    $253K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $45.4M
    $12.4M(27.3%)
    2023
    $42.9M
    $11.3M(26.4%)
    2022
    $34.2M
    $10.0M(29.3%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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