Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation
The Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester, South Carolina. Established in 1995, it supports community needs through grants for projects and programs in areas including community, health, education, and religion.
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation gave $359K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in South Carolina. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,000
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,609
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $5,563,163
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (13 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply. Applicants are asked to mail a summary letter on organizational or project letterhead; if the foundation has questions, it may request more information or an interview. The full application is to include a cover letter explaining need, purpose, objectives, and project background; a project plan and timetable; organization and project budgets; proof of 501(c)(3) status; and the most recent audit or compilation signed by an independent accountant. The website says it does not fund individuals, scholarships, for-profit entities, general operating expenses (including salaries), or general fund campaigns. It also says applications must be mailed by USPS; courier and hand delivery are not accepted.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists an application period of February 15 through November 1 and says grants are awarded each January. The foundation’s 2023 IRS filing listed a September 30, 5 p.m. deadline for that filing’s application process; that date is past.
- Deadline
- The website lists an application period of February 15 through November 1 and says grants are awarded each January.
- Contact
Application contact: Joan Guyton
Mailing address: P O Box 147, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 581-3743
Website: https://www.lutzfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation
Who Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Attention Home ($40K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 88 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website gives primary consideration to projects and programs in Chester, York, and Lancaster counties in South Carolina and surrounding areas. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 22 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $292K (2021) to $360K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Attention Home Rock Hill, SC | Renovate Cottage Bathrooms | $40,000 |
| Beautiful Places Alliance Columbia, SC | Chester St Park Camping Area and Upgrades | $40,000 |
| Carolina Community Care Hospice Rock Hill, SC | Replace Hospital Beds in Patient Rooms | $25,000 |
| Cures for Chester Chester, SC | Ashford St Skate Park | $20,000 |
| Town of Lowrys Chester, SC | Update Shelter for Special Needs | $20,000 |
| Chester County Sheriffs Office Chester, SC | Drone Program | $20,000 |
| Pilgrims Inn Rock Hill, SC | Commercial Refrigerator and Freeer Unit | $20,000 |
| Lancaster Childrens Home Lancaster, SC | Replace Roof on Girls Cottage | $20,000 |
| Showtime Theatre Company Rock Hill, SC | Lighting Equip Costumes and Instruments | $15,000 |
| Battered but Not Broken Chester, SC | Parking Lot | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,563,163 | $460,409 | $415,160 | $359,000 | 23 | $403,604 | $447,242 | $345,864 |
| 2023 | $5,517,914 | $1,285,557 | $408,880 | $360,000 | 21 | $406,432 | $1,030,633 | $386,062 |
| 2022 | $4,581,311 | $379,433 | $376,137 | $322,000 | 21 | $375,790 | $376,171 | $410,490 |
| 2021 | $4,545,088 | $-40,630 | $349,839 | $291,760 | 23 | — | $234,706 | $348,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $346K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help fund educational, health, welfare, religious, and community needs, and its mission is to enrich as many lives and programs as possible with its available funds. Its website describes community, health, education, and religion as areas for support.
Recent recipients illustrate the range of organizations funded. The Children’s Attention Home says it provides nurturing care and life-changing services for youth and families in need. Pilgrims Inn says it provides shelter, assistance, and support services to vulnerable community members. Battered But Not Broken says it provides housing and resources for women previously incarcerated or affected by substance abuse or violent crimes, with the aim of reducing recidivism and strengthening families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $359,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $11,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $40,000 to the Children’s Attention Home for cottage bathroom renovations and $40,000 to Beautiful Places Alliance for the Chester State Park camping area and upgrades. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Carolina Community Care Hospice for replacement hospital beds; $20,000 each to Cures for Chester, the Town of Lowrys, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Pilgrims Inn, and Lancaster Children’s Home; and $15,000 each to Showtime Theatre Company, Battered But Not Broken, and the University of South Carolina–Union.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dewey Guyton as president and board chair; Joan L. Guyton as vice president/treasurer and board member; Sheila B. Bishop as secretary and board member; and R. A. Oliphant IV as second vice president and board member.
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation is led by Dewey Guyton, President & Board Chair on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dewey Guyton
President & Board Chair
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Joan L. Guyton
Vptreasurerboard Member
Executive Vptreasurer → Vptreasurerboard Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Sheila B. Bishop
Secretaryboard Member
Director Vpaudit Compliance → Secretaryboard Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $7K (2024)
R. A. Oliphant IV
2nd Vpboard Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mary S. Jolley (2021–2023) — Director Vptechnology
- Former: Susan Stephenson (2021–2023) — Director Vppublic Relations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Sheila B Bishop (Secretaryboard Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation
How much does Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation give each year?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation gave $359K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 21 grants.
What is Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's typical grant size?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $15,609, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation give grants?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chester, SC (12 grants), Rock Hill, SC (4 grants), Great Falls, SC (2 grants) and Clover, SC (2 grants).
Does Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's largest grantees?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Attention Home ($40,000), Beautiful Places Alliance ($40,000) and Carolina Community Care Hospice ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $404K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $346K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help fund educational, health, welfare, religious, and community needs, and its mission is to enrich as many lives and programs as possible with its available funds. Its website describes community, health, education, and religion as areas for support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation?
The foundation’s website says qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's EIN?
Clarence H & Anna E Lutz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0940342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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