Associated Charities of
Associated Charities of is a private foundation based in Camden, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $35,934 through 10 grants, including support for organizations in Kershaw County and a scholarship recipient in Florida.
Associated Charities of at a glance
In short: Associated Charities of gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,934
- +45.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,593
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,867
- Total assets
- $899,098
- +86.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (94% 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 Associated Charities of
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must be completed and returned by mail. The filing names Carolyn Willens as the person to contact about applying and lists no other required materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Willens
Mailing address: 163 Chesnut Street, Camden, SC 29020
Phone: (803) 713-1044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Associated Charities of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Kershaw County ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that giving is limited to Kershaw County, South Carolina. Its reported 2025 grant dollars were distributed 94% to recipients in South Carolina and 6% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Associated Charities of open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Kershaw County Camden, SC | Various | $7,000 |
| Arts Center of Kershaw County Camden, SC | Various | $6,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic Camden, SC | Various | $5,000 |
| United Way Americorps Columbia, SC | Various | $5,000 |
| Various Less Than 500 Camden, SC | Various | $3,234 |
| Truth in Nature Camden, SC | Various | $2,500 |
| Beyond the Court LLC Camden, SC | Various | $2,100 |
| Rotary Club of Camden Camden, SC | Various | $2,100 |
| Brevard Scholarship Viera, FL | Various | $2,000 |
| Jr Leadership of KC Camden, SC | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $899,098 | $466,711 | $49,314 | $35,934 | 10 | $43,583 | $460,980 | $35,779 |
| 2024 | $481,701 | $36,955 | $35,268 | $24,674 | 8 | $32,102 | $15,269 | $38,910 |
| 2023 | $480,514 | $21,019 | $36,980 | $26,601 | 10 | $33,283 | $15,565 | $36,630 |
| 2022 | $496,724 | $28,173 | $40,081 | $29,987 | 8 | $36,466 | $14,827 | $37,330 |
| 2021 | $508,632 | $60,345 | $34,500 | $23,470 | 7 | $30,652 | $16,312 | $36,956 |
| 2020 | $482,037 | $16,592 | $17,224 | $7,880 | 6 | — | $12,747 | $33,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Associated Charities of reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community services, arts, health, youth leadership, and a scholarship. The United Way of Kershaw County describes its mission as meeting the community’s human and social needs by uniting hearts, minds, and resources. The Arts Center of Kershaw County says it promotes artistic and cultural experiences and provides educational, instructional, and entertainment opportunities for Kershaw County residents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $35,934. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $2,867. Its largest grants included $7,000 to United Way of Kershaw County, $6,000 to Arts Center of Kershaw County, $5,000 to Community Medical Clinic, and $5,000 to United Way AmeriCorps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rengy Marshall as president; Jan Pierce as treasurer; Carolyn Willens as secretary; and Thoyd Warren, Bruce Little, Paula Joseph, Elizabeth Starling, and Michael Wright as board members.
Associated Charities of is led by Rengy Marshall, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rengy Marshall
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Willens
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Pierce
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Joseph
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thoyd Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Little
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Starling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lynn Ammons (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Stuber (2020) — President
- Former: Margaret Bishop (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Associated Charities of
How much does Associated Charities of give each year?
Associated Charities of gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is Associated Charities of's typical grant size?
Associated Charities of's median grant in 2025 was $2,867, and its average grant was $3,593, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Associated Charities of that year got $5K on average.
Where does Associated Charities of give grants?
Associated Charities of gives mostly in South Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Camden, SC (8 grants).
Does Associated Charities of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Associated Charities of's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (9 grants).
Who are Associated Charities of's largest grantees?
Associated Charities of's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Kershaw County ($7,000), Arts Center of Kershaw County ($6,000) and Community Medical Clinic ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Associated Charities of?
Associated Charities of reported $899K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Associated Charities of fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community services, arts, health, youth leadership, and a scholarship. The United Way of Kershaw County describes its mission as meeting the community’s human and social needs by uniting hearts, minds, and resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Associated Charities of?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Associated Charities of's EIN?
Associated Charities of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0347064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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