Aiken Foundation Inc
Aiken Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilson, North Carolina. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Aiken Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aiken Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2020 (avg $69K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,875,244
- +1823.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 27
- +68.8% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $69,453
- +1039.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aiken Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Because its 2020 filing is marked as final, this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2907 - Mc 100-01-02-50, Wilson, NC 27894-2907
Phone: (843) 720-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aiken Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Manna House ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 43 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The foundation itself is based in Wilson, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aiken Foundation Inc gives
- 56% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2019) to $1.9M (2020). In 2020 it made 27 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manna House Florence, SC | Community | $200,000 |
| Mercy Medicine Clinic Florence, SC | Community | $200,000 |
| Francis Marion University Fdn Florence, SC | General Grant | $170,000 |
| Florence County Disabilities Fdn Florence, SC | General Grant | $165,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Florence, SC | Community | $100,000 |
| House of Hope Florence, SC | Community | $100,000 |
| Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault Florence, SC | Community | $100,000 |
| Harvest Food Bank Florence, SC | General Grant | $95,000 |
| Hope Fund Endowment Florence, SC | Community | $75,000 |
| Florence Area Humane Society Florence, SC | Community | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $358,329 | $1,909,998 | $1,875,244 | 27 | $342,908 | $60,994 |
| 2019 | $1,552,067 | $157,296 | $124,428 | $97,500 | 16 | $136,982 | $98,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aiken Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2020 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for community and general purposes. Among the grantees, Florence Area Humane Society says its mission is to provide care and a nurturing environment for animals recovering from abuse and neglect; Help 4 Kids Florence says it provides weekend food for children who depend on school meals; and Florence Little Theatre says it provides entertainment while encouraging community participation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,875,244. Grants ranged from $750 to $200,000, with a median grant of $55,000. Its largest reported grants included $200,000 each to Manna House and Mercy Medicine Clinic; $170,000 to Francis Marion University Fdn; and $165,000 to Florence County Disabilities Fdn. Other grants included $100,000 each to Lighthouse Ministries, House of Hope, and Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists these directors: J Boone Aiken III, Sandy Aiken Jr, Thomas B Aiken, Cornelia A Owens, Peg McLeod, Laurie A Tiller, and Elizabeth A Rabun.
Aiken Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Cornelia A. Owens
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Elizabeth A. Rabun
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
J. Boone Aiken III
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Laurie A. Tiller
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Peg McLeod
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Sandy Aiken Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Thomas B. Aiken
Director
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $1K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to J Boone Aiken III (Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aiken Foundation Inc
How much does Aiken Foundation Inc give each year?
Aiken Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $98K across 16 grants.
What is Aiken Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aiken Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $55,000, and its average grant was $69,453, across 27 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aiken Foundation Inc give grants?
Aiken Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, SC (27 grants).
Does Aiken Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Aiken Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community" (20 grants).
Who are Aiken Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aiken Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Manna House ($200,000), Mercy Medicine Clinic ($200,000) and Francis Marion University Fdn ($170,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Aiken Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for community and general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aiken Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Aiken Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Aiken Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aiken Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aiken Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6019769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Aiken Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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