Family Trust Foundation II
Family Trust Foundation II is a private foundation based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $111,500, with 96% of grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina and 4% to recipients in North Carolina.
Family Trust Foundation II at a glance
In short: Family Trust Foundation II gave $112K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in South Carolina. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,500
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,646
- +68.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $71,999
- -17.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Family Trust Foundation II
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Debbie Garrick as the contact for the “Family Trust Foundation II Grant Application” and directs applicants to the foundation’s website for the form and materials. The cited filing eligibility restriction is York County nonprofit status and the stated 501(c)(3) requirements; the website describes future eligibility as York County or Greenville County nonprofits.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists March 15 and September 15 annually. The website says the 2026 grant cycle closed on May 31, 2026; that cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists March 15 and September 15 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Debbie Garrick
Mailing address: PO Box 842, Rock Hill, SC 29731-6842
Phone: (803) 367-4119
Email: info@familytrustfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Family Trust Foundation II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Attention Home ($10K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Its 2025 grants went primarily to South Carolina recipients (96% of grant dollars), with the remainder going to North Carolina recipients (4%). The website identifies York County and Greenville County nonprofits as eligible for future cycles, while the 2024 filing describes York County nonprofit status as an award restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Family Trust Foundation II open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Attention Home Rock Hill, SC | Providing nurturing care and life changing services for youth and families in need. | $10,000 |
| No Sad Story Ministries Rock Hill, SC | To fund outreach, prevention, and community information programs, we are dediated to educating the public about HIV prevention and providing free or low-cost services to individuals and families in need. | $10,000 |
| Pathways Community Center Rock Hill, SC | To addresses homelessness by serving as a centralized hub for health and human service agencies. Our facility provides safety, security, stability, and support to both clients and service providers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to overcoming homelessness | $10,000 |
| Safe Passage Rock Hill, SC | To provide a 24-hour emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, counseling, and other supportive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in York, Chester, Lancaster, and Union counties | $10,000 |
| Rideability Therapeutic Center Inc Clover, SC | To provide therapeutic riding and equine assisted services and learning for children and young adults with autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, anxiety, and various other diverse needs. | $7,500 |
| Bethel Shelters Rock Hill, SC | Effectively reduce the impact of poverty and homelessness in our community. | $5,000 |
| United Way of York County Rock Hill, SC | To help 3,000 York county families achieve financial stability by 2030. | $5,000 |
| York County Pearls of Promise Foundation Fort Mill, SC | To promote scholarships, encourage personal development, and provide community based educational programs for all people, particularly the youth and disenfranchised populations. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of York County Rock Hill, SC | to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential | $5,000 |
| CYM Development Corporation Greenville, SC | Community Improvement & Capacity Building and Community & Neighborhood Development | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,999 | $132,920 | $147,716 | $111,500 | 24 | $111,500 | $30 | $4,024 |
| 2024 | $86,795 | $136,005 | $107,410 | $82,500 | 30 | $82,500 | $27 | $3,919 |
| 2023 | $58,200 | $96,562 | $101,250 | $60,000 | 24 | $60,000 | $12 | $2,792 |
| 2022 | $62,888 | $142,952 | $108,458 | $92,142 | 35 | $95,583 | — | $2,822 |
| 2021 | $28,394 | $63,580 | $35,186 | $30,000 | 12 | — | — | $473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Family Trust Foundation II reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to realize “perpetual good” and provide the most benefit to the community, with a dedication to changing lives and enhancing quality of life in South Carolina. Its website says it values programs and projects that bring people, ideas, and investments together, foster inclusivity, and enhance dignity and quality of life; it gives preference to programs or projects demonstrating substantial impact.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Pathways Community Center says it connects people in need with service providers to help them move toward self-sufficiency. Children’s Attention Home describes its work as providing nurturing care and life-changing services for youth and families in need. Bethel Shelters says it provides emergency shelter, transportation, food, and case management for homeless men. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve boys’ wellness and running (Let Me Run), mentoring in economically disadvantaged communities (Omegas of Rock Hill), early-grade behavioral and academic skills (YouthBase), short-term assistance to people in need (Fort Mill Care Center), and inclusion and independence for adults of all abilities (Adult Enrichment Centers).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $111,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to Children’s Attention Home, No Sad Story Ministries, Pathways Community Center, and Safe Passage. Other reported awards included $7,500 to RideAbility Therapeutic Center and $5,000 each to Bethel Shelters, United Way of York County, York County Pearls of Promise Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of York County, CYM Development Corporation, Let Me Run, and Omegas of Rock Hill.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a grant application and directs applicants to the foundation’s website for the form and materials. The filing states that eligible applicants must be a York County nonprofit and must have 501(c)(3) status, be in the process of obtaining it, or fall under another organization’s 501(c)(3) status. The foundation’s website describes future eligibility as open to York County and Greenville County nonprofits and says recipients cannot apply during the next two grant cycles after receiving an award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debbie Garrick as board chair; Matt Hiers as vice board chair; Trent Womble as treasurer; Chris Miller as secretary; and Roger Culbreath, Byron Putman, and Amanda Steward as board members.
Family Trust Foundation II is led by Debbie Garrick, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debbie Garrick
Board Chair
Board Member At-Large → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Culbreath
Board Member
Board Member at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Putman
Board Member
Board Member at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Womble
Treasurer
Board Member at Large → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Steward
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Miller
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hiers
Vice Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jonathan Meeks (2021–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Tressa Watson (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Cassell (2021–2023) — Board Member at Large
- Former: Sandra Doherty (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ryan Harvey (2023) — President
- Former: Janet Hadjar (2021–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Family Trust Foundation II
How much does Family Trust Foundation II give each year?
Family Trust Foundation II gave $112K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 30 grants.
What is Family Trust Foundation II's typical grant size?
Family Trust Foundation II's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,646, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Family Trust Foundation II that year got $4K on average.
Where does Family Trust Foundation II give grants?
Family Trust Foundation II gives mostly in South Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rock Hill, SC (16 grants), Fort Mill, SC (3 grants) and Greenville, SC (2 grants).
Does Family Trust Foundation II give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Family Trust Foundation II's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Family Trust Foundation II's largest grantees?
Family Trust Foundation II's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Attention Home ($10,000), No Sad Story Ministries ($10,000) and Pathways Community Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Family Trust Foundation II?
Family Trust Foundation II reported $72K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Family Trust Foundation II fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to realize “perpetual good” and provide the most benefit to the community, with a dedication to changing lives and enhancing quality of life in South Carolina. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Family Trust Foundation II?
The 2024 filing names Debbie Garrick as the contact for the “Family Trust Foundation II Grant Application” and directs applicants to the foundation’s website for the form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Family Trust Foundation II's EIN?
Family Trust Foundation II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3115103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Family Trust Foundation II funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/family-trust-foundation-ii-morg_0625299f4a934e7e85d1f34e61c5f839
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