Companion Foundation
Companion Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. It reports direct educational and mentoring programs, affordable housing activity, and grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Companion Foundation at a glance
In short: Companion Foundation gave $137K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,725
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,596
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $9,811,650
- -53.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Companion Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Wharfside St Ste 3 O, Charleston, SC 29401-1658
Phone: (615) 557-2094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Companion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charleston Leadership Foundation ($27K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 8% to Tennessee, 7% to Oklahoma, and 7% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Companion Foundation gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $152K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Leadership Foundation Charleston, SC | Charleston Prayer Breakfast | $26,500 |
| Leaders and Followers Foundation Charleston, SC | Donation | $12,000 |
| Fisher Deberry Foundation Tulsa, OK | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute Columbia, SC | Families Rescue Fund | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Charleston Classical School North Charleston, SC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Life Resources Mt Pleasant, SC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Steadfast Recovery Ministries Johns Island, SC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation North Charleston, SC | Contribution | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,811,650 | $5,020,713 | $6,238,497 | $136,725 | 18 | $136,725 | $40,900 |
| 2024 | $20,912,432 | $6,257,558 | $6,829,323 | $151,652 | 12 | $151,652 | — |
| 2023 | $22,001,616 | $5,916,273 | $6,224,692 | $5,175 | 2 | $5,175 | — |
| 2022 | $23,468,909 | $5,313,712 | $5,837,284 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $23,966,546 | $5,287,012 | $5,766,995 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as educational and mentoring programs, including Raise Up and Music for Life, and affordable housing.
Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Charleston Classical School says it provides a classical Christian education to children in grades K–5. Palmetto Promise Institute describes itself as a nonpartisan nonprofit educational organization that researches and publishes on issues affecting the common good. The Healing Net Foundation says it works to optimize care for people with neuroendocrine cancer through education and collaboration among health care providers, patients, and caregivers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $136,725. Grants ranged from $275 to $26,500, with a median of $8,750. The largest listed grants included $26,500 to Charleston Leadership Foundation for the Charleston Prayer Breakfast; $12,000 to Leaders and Followers Foundation; and $10,000 each to Fisher DeBerry Foundation, Palmetto Promise Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Charleston Classical School, Life Resources, and Steadfast Recovery Ministries.
Other listed grants included $7,500 to Coastal Community Foundation, $5,000 each to NCAN and The Gamecock Club, and $1,000 to The Healing Net Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roger Jones as president, Allyson Thornton as program director, and Teresa Jones and Erin Jones-Smith as directors.
Companion Foundation is led by Roger Jones, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger Jones
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Thornton
Program Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $56K (2025)
Teresa Jones
Director
Directory → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Jones-Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Erin Jones Smith (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Roger Jones Jr. (2021–2024) — Program Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Allyson Thornton (Program Director).
Frequently asked questions about Companion Foundation
How much does Companion Foundation give each year?
Companion Foundation gave $137K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $152K across 12 grants.
What is Companion Foundation's typical grant size?
Companion Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $7,596, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Companion Foundation give grants?
Companion Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Oklahoma (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (2 grants), North Charleston, SC (2 grants), Columbia, SC (2 grants) and Goose Creek, SC (2 grants).
Does Companion Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Companion Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants) and "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are Companion Foundation's largest grantees?
Companion Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charleston Leadership Foundation ($26,500), Leaders and Followers Foundation ($12,000) and Fisher Deberry Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Companion Foundation?
Companion Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What does Companion Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as educational and mentoring programs, including Raise Up and Music for Life, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Companion Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Companion Foundation's EIN?
Companion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3050085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Companion Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Companion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/companion-foundation-morg_615518d638e24295a6770edee42d2086
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