Columbia Garden Club Foundation
Columbia Garden Club Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $442K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $31K.
Columbia Garden Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Columbia Garden Club Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,053
- -81.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,763
- -67.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,868
- Total assets
- $441,681
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Columbia Garden Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was SC State Tree ($7K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Columbia Garden Club Foundation gives
- Giving grew 143% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 527% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $81K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC State Tree Columbia, SC | Grounds Beautification | $7,117 |
| USC Memorial Rose Garden Columbia, SC | Ground Maintenance | $4,169 |
| Centennial Project Columbia, SC | Installation/Plaque | $3,567 |
| Garden Club of SC Five Star Columbia, SC | Grounds Maintenance | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $441,681 | $54,059 | $21,605 | $15,053 | 4 | $15,053 | $31,441 | — |
| 2025 | $403,504 | $71,972 | $85,725 | $80,758 | 7 | $80,758 | — | $15,330 |
| 2024 | $409,059 | $56,002 | $19,991 | $16,365 | 4 | $16,365 | $3,192 | $13,487 |
| 2023 | $348,773 | $30,250 | $10,721 | $6,205 | 7 | $6,205 | $3,992 | $13,555 |
| 2022 | $338,138 | $102,551 | $8,258 | $4,617 | 7 | $4,617 | $33,266 | $11,716 |
| 2021 | $304,713 | $23,559 | $12,737 | $9,294 | 8 | — | $10,874 | $9,949 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbia Garden Club Foundation is led by Rhoda Paschal, President since 2026 (on filings since 2025); none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rhoda Paschal
President
President Elect → President, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Kleitches
Member at Large
Member-At-La → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Barr
Member at Large
Chairman → Member-At-La, 2023
Member-At-La → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie E. Cordum
Immediate Past President
Cgc President → President, 2025
President → Immediate Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Jeter
Parliamentarian
Cgc Co-Parli → Cgc Parliame, 2023
Cgc Parliame → Parliamentarian, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Shuler
President Elect
Member-At-La → Member at Large, 2025
Member at Large → President Elect, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Matthews
Member at Large
Member-At-La → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Scott
Immediate Past Treasurer
Treasurer → Immediate Past Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Lumpkin
Member at Large
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie McKenzie
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lib Foster
Member at Large
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene White
Member at Large
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Linder
Co Parliamentar
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Lelia Byars (2022–2025) — Member at Large
- Former: Trudy Wilson (2022–2025) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Ann Gluse (2023–2025) — Immediate Past Treasurer
- Former: Beverly Dozier (2023–2025) — Recording Se
- Former: Phyllis Beighley (2025) — Member at Large
- Former: Josephine Laney (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Rye (2022–2024) — Member-At- L
- Former: Julie Crowder (2023–2024) — Cgc Past President
- Former: Cathy Kennedy (2021–2022) — Cgc Parliame
- Former: Kathy Simmons (2021–2022) — Member-At-La
- Former: Lisa Jones (2021–2022) — Member-At-La
- Former: Judy Crowder (2022) — Cgc President
- Former: Sally Cauthen (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Amy Louthian (2021) — Member-At-La
- Former: Carol Hill (2021) — Member-At-La
- Former: Joan Danforth (2021) — Member-At- L
- Former: Lanie Epting (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Leslie Wrenn (2021) — Parliamentar
- Former: Mackie O'Keefe (2021) — President-El
- Former: Sharon Shuler (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Columbia Garden Club Foundation
How much does Columbia Garden Club Foundation give each year?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $81K across 7 grants.
What is Columbia Garden Club Foundation's typical grant size?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,868, and its average grant was $3,763, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Columbia Garden Club Foundation give grants?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (4 grants).
Does Columbia Garden Club Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Columbia Garden Club Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Columbia Garden Club Foundation?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation reported $442K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What is Columbia Garden Club Foundation?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $442K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Columbia Garden Club Foundation's EIN?
Columbia Garden Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0756773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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