GMK Associates Inc Foundation
GMK Associates Inc Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its 2025 IRS filing says it supports nonprofit educational institutions and social, arts, humanities, and athletic organizations.
GMK Associates Inc Foundation at a glance
In short: GMK Associates Inc Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,905
- +80.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,759
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $410,682
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (85% 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 GMK Associates Inc Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 256-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GMK Associates Inc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newberry County Hospital Fund ($7K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of the foundation’s grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 15% went to recipients in Georgia. The listed recipients included organizations in Columbia, Newberry, Greenwood, Barnwell, and Augusta.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is GMK Associates Inc Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newberry County Hospital Fund Newberry, SC | To Further Organiztions NP Activitie | $6,800 |
| Still Hopes Opportunity Fund Columbia, SC | To Further Org's NP Objectives | $5,600 |
| Piedmont Tech Foundation Greenwood, SC | To Further Org's NP Objectives | $2,500 |
| SC Regional Development Alliance Barnwell, SC | Promote Economic Development | $2,500 |
| Arc Historic Restoration Project Augusta, GA | Historical Education | $2,250 |
| Allen Universtiy Columbia, SC | Promote HBCU | $2,000 |
| Senior Resorces BC Columbia, SC | To Furhter Org's NP Objectives | $1,905 |
| SC Families Helping Families Columbia, SC | To Further Org's NP Objectives | $1,700 |
| Saluda Shoals Foundation Columbia, SC | Fund Raising for the Park | $1,200 |
| Richmond Co School - School Safety Augusta, GA | Promote Safety in Schools | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,682 | $14,152 | $31,157 | $29,905 | 17 | $29,905 | $13,302 |
| 2024 | $427,687 | $17,094 | $17,878 | $16,580 | 12 | $16,580 | $16,329 |
| 2022 | $424,878 | $28,721 | $17,242 | $17,075 | 9 | $17,075 | $26,921 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting nonprofit educational institutions and social, arts, humanities, and athletic organizations. Its listed 2025 grants include support for a hospital fund, a technical college foundation, economic development, historic education, an HBCU, school safety, public education, and youth sports.
Among the organizations it supported, Saluda Shoals Foundation describes its mission as advocating for the preservation and sustainability of Saluda Shoals Park through financial support, partnerships, programs, and community awareness. Hope House Inc. describes its mission as breaking the cycle of chemical dependency for women, their dependent children, and their families through a holistic approach in a long-term residential setting. Serve and Connect describes its mission as fostering positive change through sustainable police and community partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $29,905 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,800, with a median grant of $1,200.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $6,800 to Newberry County Hospital Fund; $5,600 to Still Hopes Opportunity Fund; $2,500 each to Piedmont Tech Foundation and SC Regional Development Alliance; and $2,250 to ARC Historic Restoration Project. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Allen University and $1,905 to Senior Resources BC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas P Monahan and Robert H Kennedy as trustees.
GMK Associates Inc Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert H. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Monahan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 GMK Associates Inc Foundation
How much does GMK Associates Inc Foundation give each year?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is GMK Associates Inc Foundation's typical grant size?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,759, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GMK Associates Inc Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does GMK Associates Inc Foundation give grants?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (8 grants) and Augusta, GA (4 grants).
Does GMK Associates Inc Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on GMK Associates Inc Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Org's NP Objectives" (5 grants).
Who are GMK Associates Inc Foundation's largest grantees?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Newberry County Hospital Fund ($6,800), Still Hopes Opportunity Fund ($5,600) and Piedmont Tech Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GMK Associates Inc Foundation?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation reported $411K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does GMK Associates Inc Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting nonprofit educational institutions and social, arts, humanities, and athletic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GMK Associates Inc Foundation?
The foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GMK Associates Inc Foundation's EIN?
GMK Associates Inc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0805352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does GMK Associates Inc Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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