Aiken County Association for
Aiken County Association for is a private foundation based in Aiken, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $20,616, each with the stated purpose “to promote the general welfare of mentally challenged.”
Aiken County Association for at a glance
In short: Aiken County Association for gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in South Carolina. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,616
- +38.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,374
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $999
- Total assets
- $216,383
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aiken County Association for
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 295, Aiken, SC 29802
Phone: (803) 293-6136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aiken County Association for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Area 15 Special Olympics ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aiken County Association for open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $999 repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $24K (2019). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Area 15 Special Olympics Lexington, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $3,000 |
| Usca Pacers Life Program Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $3,000 |
| Oakwood Windsor Elementary Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $2,366 |
| Aiken Women's Club Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $2,000 |
| Tri Development Center Foundation Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $1,500 |
| Jefferson Elementary Warrenville, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $1,219 |
| Aiken County Board of Disabilities Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $1,000 |
| LBC Middle School Warrenville, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $999 |
| Silver Bluff High School Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $980 |
| Aiken High School Aiken, SC | To Promote the General Welfare of Mentally Challenged | $950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,383 | $20,988 | $24,328 | $20,616 | 15 | $20,616 | $19,030 | $12,614 |
| 2024 | $219,723 | $23,176 | $18,001 | $14,867 | 12 | $14,867 | $23,104 | $12,222 |
| 2023 | $214,548 | $23,292 | $20,676 | $15,095 | 12 | $17,996 | $10,749 | $12,087 |
| 2022 | $247,145 | $8,052 | $13,258 | $9,000 | 6 | $11,210 | $6,165 | $4,390 |
| 2021 | $286,693 | $13,382 | $15,476 | $11,258 | 8 | $13,489 | $11,486 | $5,665 |
| 2020 | $271,840 | $9,117 | $25,406 | $20,150 | 8 | — | $6,447 | $6,302 |
| 2019 | $245,006 | $10,919 | $29,965 | $23,788 | 13 | — | $8,778 | $13,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aiken County Association for reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the 2025 grants is to promote the general welfare of mentally challenged people. The recipients include schools, community organizations, and organizations whose names indicate a connection to disability services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $20,616. Grants ranged from $453 to $3,000, with a median of $999. Among the largest grants were $3,000 to Area 15 Special Olympics and $3,000 to USCA Pacers Life Program; $2,366 to Oakwood Windsor Elementary; and $2,000 to Aiken Women’s Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tracey Tucker as president, Michalene Langford as vice president, Charles Goergen as treasurer, Karen Blackwell as secretary, and Tyiah Burt and Judy Bilyeu as board members.
Aiken County Association for is led by Tracey Tucker, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracey Tucker
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bilyeu
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michalene Langford
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyiah Burt
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Goergen
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Blackwell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chuck Goergen (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Helen Boyce (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Dailey (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: William T. Boyce (2019–2021) — Co-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aiken County Association for
How much does Aiken County Association for give each year?
Aiken County Association for gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 12 grants.
What is Aiken County Association for's typical grant size?
Aiken County Association for's median grant in 2025 was $999, and its average grant was $1,374, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aiken County Association for that year got $1K on average.
Where does Aiken County Association for give grants?
Aiken County Association for gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aiken, SC (7 grants), Warrenville, SC (3 grants) and North Augusta, SC (2 grants).
Does Aiken County Association for give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aiken County Association for's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aiken County Association for's largest grantees?
Aiken County Association for's largest 2025 grantees include Area 15 Special Olympics ($3,000), Usca Pacers Life Program ($3,000) and Oakwood Windsor Elementary ($2,366), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aiken County Association for?
Aiken County Association for reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aiken County Association for fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the 2025 grants is to promote the general welfare of mentally challenged people. The recipients include schools, community organizations, and organizations whose names indicate a connection to disability services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aiken County Association for?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aiken County Association for's EIN?
Aiken County Association for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0779653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Aiken County Association for accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
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