Comporium Foundation Inc
Comporium Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 122 grants totaling $1,136,016, primarily to recipients in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Comporium Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Comporium Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 122 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,136,016
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 122
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,312
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,625
- Total assets
- $20,609,028
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (41 of 122, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (82% 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 Comporium Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 470, Rock Hill, SC 29731-6470
Phone: (803) 326-6137
Website: https://comporium.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Comporium Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart of Brevard ($70K). Together the top 10 received $413K.
Grant Size Distribution
493 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 477 grants of 493 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 15% to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining reported shares were 2% in Georgia and 0% each in Tennessee and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 122 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Comporium Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 122 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $842K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 122 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Brevard Brevard, NC | Community Welfare and Civic | $70,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation Rock Hill, SC | Education | $50,860 |
| Rock Hill Economic Development Corp Rock Hill, SC | Community Enhancement | $50,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail Charlotte, NC | Community Enhancement | $50,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | Education | $44,302 |
| Upper Palmetto YMCA Rock Hill, SC | Community Welfare and Health | $35,000 |
| United Way of York County Rock Hill, SC | Community Welfare | $33,065 |
| Pathways Community Center Rock Hill, SC | Community Welfare | $30,000 |
| Clover Area Assistance Center Clover, SC | Public Health | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Church in America Lawrenceville, GA | Religious | $25,000 |
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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 | $20,609,028 | $1,440,937 | $1,254,573 | $1,136,016 | 122 | $1,136,016 | $1,322,380 | $1,150,734 |
| 2023 | $20,418,556 | $5,873,073 | $1,180,737 | $1,051,842 | 104 | $1,051,842 | $5,744,178 | $990,954 |
| 2022 | $15,750,944 | $286,538 | $1,010,848 | $934,310 | 94 | $934,310 | $389,944 | $1,006,127 |
| 2021 | $16,467,860 | $1,570,570 | $1,013,298 | $962,350 | 91 | $962,350 | $1,519,622 | $952,757 |
| 2020 | $15,894,601 | $1,072,372 | $955,466 | $842,498 | 82 | — | $959,247 | $836,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Comporium Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Heart of Brevard describes its mission as creating a community gathering place, strengthening downtown Brevard’s economic vitality, and preserving local heritage. The Winthrop University Foundation says it raises and manages private funds and provides volunteer leadership to support the university. Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation says it develops business parks, recruits and supports businesses, and assists with revitalization.
Other 2024 recipients include Carolina Thread Trail, which says it supports communities in building a regional trail vision and conserving natural lands; Upper Palmetto YMCA, which says it serves children and adults in York and Lancaster counties and beyond through programs that build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies; and Pathways Community Center, which says it connects people in need with service providers to help them move toward self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 122 grants totaling $1,136,016. Grants ranged from $100 to $70,000, with a median grant of $3,625. Among the largest were $70,000 to Heart of Brevard; $50,860 to Winthrop University Foundation; $50,000 each to Rock Hill Economic Development Corp and Carolina Thread Trail; $44,302 to Clemson University Foundation; and $35,000 to Upper Palmetto YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ladson A Barnes III and John M Barnes Jr as directors, Bryant G Barnes as president, and Theresa Turner as secretary-treasurer. Frances B Elliott is also listed as a director.
Comporium Foundation Inc is led by Bryant G. Barnes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryant G. Barnes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John M. Barnes Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ladson A. Barnes III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances B. Elliott
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Theresa Turner
Secretary - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ladson A. Barnes Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Comporium Foundation Inc
How much does Comporium Foundation Inc give each year?
Comporium Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 122 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 104 grants.
What is Comporium Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Comporium Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,625, and its average grant was $9,312, across 122 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Comporium Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Comporium Foundation Inc give grants?
Comporium Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rock Hill, SC (48 grants), Lancaster, SC (19 grants), Fort Mill, SC (12 grants) and Charlotte, NC (5 grants).
Does Comporium Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 122 grants with a stated purpose on Comporium Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Welfare" (31 grants), "Education" (26 grants) and "Health" (8 grants).
Who are Comporium Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Comporium Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Heart of Brevard ($70,000), Winthrop University Foundation ($50,860) and Rock Hill Economic Development Corp ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Comporium Foundation Inc?
Comporium Foundation Inc reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Comporium Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Heart of Brevard describes its mission as creating a community gathering place, strengthening downtown Brevard’s economic vitality, and preserving local heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Comporium Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Comporium Foundation Inc's EIN?
Comporium Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0792719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Comporium Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Comporium Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/comporium-foundation-inc-morg_d1f0f49da1994a0ebb497ec5c846a5d7
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