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Fairfield County School District

Grantmaker Winnsboro, SC EIN: 38-4033238 Website

The Fairfield County School District Education Foundation exists for the purpose of increasing opportunities for students in Fairfield County by supporting educators and providing scholarships to area students.

Key facts about Fairfield County School District

EIN
38-4033238
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$5,344,038

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$5.3M

+71.4% YoY

Revenue

$917K

+45.8% YoY

Net Investment Income

$14K

+15.3% YoY

Expenses

$169K

+245.7% YoY

About Fairfield County School District

Based on IRS filings

Fairfield County School District is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Winnsboro, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Winnsboro

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,344,038$3,118,654$2,539,056
Revenue$916,572$628,501$2,331,857
Expenses$169,034$48,903$28,642
Net Investment Income$13,820$11,984$2,985

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Fairfield County School District is led by Sue Rex, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sue Rex

    Chairman

    Board Chair → Chairman, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clem Wood

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daryl Huger

    Vice President

    Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry Johnson

    Treasurer

    Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Brandenbur

    Foundation Manager

    Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2022

    Assistant Treasurer → Foundation Manager, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: J R Green (2021) — Executive Officio Board Member
  • Former: Robert D Drake (2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Sandra Ross Johnson (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Shannon Taylor (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Shirley Seibles (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Susan S Rex (2021) — Chairman
  • Former: Veronica Thomas (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: William Frick (2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Fairfield County School District

How large is Fairfield County School District?

Fairfield County School District reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $917K.

What is Fairfield County School District?

Fairfield County School District is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Winnsboro, SC. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Fairfield County School District operate?

Fairfield County School District has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What is Fairfield County School District's EIN?

Fairfield County School District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4033238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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