Eastern Carolina Community Foundation
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation improves the quality of life in this area of South Carolina through inspired philanthropy and innovative community programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.1M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$565K
-57.2% YoY
Grant Count
35
-20.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-46.2% YoY
About Eastern Carolina Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FLORENCE, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $565K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,095,027 | $22,303,512 | $16,875,107 |
| Revenue | $2,863,575 | $4,526,468 | $853,373 |
| Expenses | $1,038,970 | $1,574,802 | $707,993 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,097,756 | $255,683 | $159,319 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St John's United Methodist Church ($50,000), First Presbyterian Church of Florence ($42,500), Florence County Museum Foundation ($39,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMIKIDS INFINITY MARLBORO CLIO, SC | EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR TRUE POTENTIALFEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS | $7,000 |
| CARING AND SHARING HEMMINGWAY, SC | FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS | $7,000 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FLORENCE FLORENCE, SC | MINISTRY | $42,500 |
| ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON, SC | MINISTRY | $20,000 |
| FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION FLORENCE, SC | PROVIDE PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION, & EXHIBITION OF SCIENTIFIC, HISTORIC, & ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE | $39,250 |
| FOSTER CARE CLOTHING CLOSET FLORENCE, SC | MEET THE URGENT NEED OF CHILDREN PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE WITH PERSONAL BELONGINGS | $11,600 |
| COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF BENNETTSVILLE BENNETSVILLE, SC | FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS | $8,975 |
| HOUSE OF HOPE OF THE PEE DEE FLORENCE, SC | CHRIST CENTERED COMMUNITY PROVIDING HOPE & SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS | $21,400 |
| MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION FLORENCE, SC | PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THOSE MOST IN NEED | $19,402 |
| HELP 4 KIDS FLORENCE FLORENCE, SC | PROVIDE BAGS OF FOOD FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON SCHOOL PROVIDED MEALS AS PRIMARY SOURCE OF NOURISHMENT | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS KENNEDY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE TONIOLO | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CONRAD SEASTRUNK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TAMARA KIRVEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RICKY COXE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWIN DARGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL DEMARCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN FAST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LUKE POWERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE SCOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN MCNIEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH SPRUILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARISSE REICHENBACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARRINGTON WINGARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY FINKLEA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE MILLER | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BELLE ZEIGLER | CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $90,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Carolina Community Foundation?
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FLORENCE, SC. It holds $24.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eastern Carolina Community Foundation?
As of 2024, Eastern Carolina Community Foundation holds $24.1M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $565K in 2024.
Where does Eastern Carolina Community Foundation operate?
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina.
What size grants does Eastern Carolina Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Eastern Carolina Community Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $565K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eastern Carolina Community Foundation's EIN?
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4654550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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