Congaree Foundation
To positively impact the lives of young people locally and around the globe through the game of golf.
Congaree Foundation at a glance
In short: Congaree Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,495
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,495
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,495
- Total assets
- $18,680,152
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Congaree Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Congaree Foundation
Who Congaree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lowcountry Food Bank Inc ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Congaree Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $160K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc Charleston, SC | General support | $24,495 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,680,152 | $3,523,136 | $1,515,137 | $24,495 | 1 | $437,327 |
| 2023 | $15,278,712 | $3,013,205 | $1,201,108 | $15,000 | 1 | $357,164 |
| 2022 | $13,383,355 | $3,385,771 | $1,260,779 | $50,000 | 2 | $87,863 |
| 2021 | $11,096,906 | $3,752,115 | $1,139,791 | $160,000 | 2 | $3,887 |
| 2020 | $8,246,851 | $1,492,107 | $492,540 | $115,340 | 3 | $14,066 |
About Congaree Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Congaree Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $437K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Congaree Foundation is led by Marcus A Watts, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus A Watts
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Grandy
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schwinger
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric F Williamson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige B Larrabee
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianne Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sandra Sena (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kimberley A Jacobson (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Danadine K. Shields (2020) — Former Officer
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 Congaree Foundation
How much does Congaree Foundation give each year?
Congaree Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Congaree Foundation?
Congaree Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Congaree Foundation?
Congaree Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Houston, TX. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Congaree Foundation operate?
Congaree Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina, Texas.
What is Congaree Foundation's EIN?
Congaree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1718705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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