Health Foundation of Kershaw County
Health Foundation of Kershaw County is a private foundation based in Camden, South Carolina. Its 2023 filing says it considers requests for projects that positively affect the health and/or safety of Kershaw County residents.
Health Foundation of Kershaw County at a glance
In short: Health Foundation of Kershaw County gave $235K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in South Carolina. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $234,775
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,478
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,868,202
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 Health Foundation of Kershaw County
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that organizations seeking funding can contact the foundation to receive an application form and packet of requirements and…
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that organizations seeking funding can contact the foundation to receive an application form and packet of requirements and instructions. The application asks for the nature and purpose of the grant, expected outcomes, confirmation of 501(c)(3) status (private foundation or government), and commitments to spend the grant as stated, account for expenditures, and file written outcome reports. Grantees must be 501(c)(3) organizations (private foundation or government); funds may be spent only for the stated purpose, and expenditure and project-evaluation reports are mandatory.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states an annual September 30 deadline, with applications accepted September 1–30 and awards made the following January.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states an annual September 30 deadline, with applications accepted September 1–30 and awards made the…
- Contact
Application contact: Victor Jowers
Mailing address: 2004 West Dekalb Street, Camden, SC 29020
Phone: (803) 432-8433
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Health Foundation of Kershaw County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Kershaw County ($75K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 41 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing says projects should benefit the health and/or safety of Kershaw County residents. All 2025 grant dollars went to South Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Health Foundation of Kershaw County open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $240K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Kershaw County Camden, SC | To Support Mobile Nutrition Program | $75,000 |
| Food for the Soul Camden, SC | Project Safety First Grant | $44,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic of KC Camden, SC | Medical and Patient Supplies Assist | $30,000 |
| Christian Community Ministries (CCM Camden, SC | To Improve the Health of Needy Resid | $21,875 |
| 4 West Wateree Lugoff, SC | To Provide Monday Night Meal Svcs | $15,000 |
| Mt Mariah Soup Kitchen Camden, SC | To Support Operations | $15,000 |
| Camden Fire Department Camden, SC | To Support Operations | $14,000 |
| Elgin Police Department Elgin, SC | To Support Operations | $8,500 |
| Helping Hearts Senior Services Liberty Hill, SC | To Provide Food for Food Pantry | $6,000 |
| St Mary Magadalene Anglican Church Camden, SC | To Provide Food for Food Pantry | $5,400 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,868,202 | $195,231 | $258,079 | $234,775 | 10 | $234,775 | $157,546 | $80,758 |
| 2024 | $1,891,186 | $153,198 | $261,449 | $239,945 | 10 | $239,945 | $115,778 | $83,332 |
| 2023 | $1,728,888 | $98,774 | $182,027 | $153,365 | 6 | $153,365 | $60,806 | $83,991 |
| 2022 | $1,706,718 | $199,351 | $197,437 | $175,193 | 7 | $175,193 | $159,166 | $94,016 |
| 2021 | $2,168,404 | $186,024 | $194,084 | $159,978 | 8 | — | $166,003 | $98,980 |
| 2020 | $1,952,245 | $138,031 | $130,212 | $105,496 | 6 | — | $119,429 | $90,118 |
| 2019 | $2,036,733 | $163,240 | $210,383 | $181,612 | 9 | — | $144,360 | $93,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Health Foundation of Kershaw County reported a distributable amount of $81K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing says projects should create a positive impact on the overall health and/or safety of Kershaw County residents. Recent grants show support for food and meal programs, medical and patient supplies, and operations, among other stated purposes.
Among the grantees, United Way of Kershaw County describes its mission as meeting the community’s human and social needs by uniting hearts, minds, and resources. That is the grantee’s mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $234,775. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $75,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to United Way of Kershaw County for a mobile nutrition program, $44,000 to Food for the Soul for Project Safety First, and $30,000 to Community Medical Clinic of KC for medical and patient supplies assistance. Other awards included $21,875 to Christian Community Ministries, $15,000 each to 4 West Wateree and Mt Mariah Soup Kitchen, and $14,000 to Camden Fire Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Victor Jowers as chairman; Jenny Greenway as secretary/treasurer; and George Gibson, Ashleigh Rabon, Billy Watkins, Taunya Chivers, and Amy Pope as at-large directors.
Health Foundation of Kershaw County is led by Victor Jowers, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor Jowers
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Watkins
At-Large Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Gibson
At-Large Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taunya Chivers
At-Large Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Pope
At-Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Rabon
At-Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Greenway
Secretary
At-Large Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Robbie Powers (2019–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Ted Halley (2019–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Rachel Branham (2022–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Donna Freyer (2019–2021) — At-Large Director
- Former: Karen Eckford (2019–2021) — At-Large Director
- Former: Thomas N. Joseph MD (2019–2021) — At-Large Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Health Foundation of Kershaw County
How much does Health Foundation of Kershaw County give each year?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County gave $235K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 10 grants.
What is Health Foundation of Kershaw County's typical grant size?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,478, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Health Foundation of Kershaw County that year got $12K on average.
Where does Health Foundation of Kershaw County give grants?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Camden, SC (7 grants).
Does Health Foundation of Kershaw County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Health Foundation of Kershaw County's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Health Foundation of Kershaw County's largest grantees?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Kershaw County ($75,000), Food for the Soul ($44,000) and Community Medical Clinic of KC ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Health Foundation of Kershaw County?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Health Foundation of Kershaw County fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing says projects should create a positive impact on the overall health and/or safety of Kershaw County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Health Foundation of Kershaw County?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that organizations seeking funding can contact the foundation to receive an application form and packet of requirements and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Health Foundation of Kershaw County's EIN?
Health Foundation of Kershaw County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0900155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Health Foundation of Kershaw County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/health-foundation-of-kershaw-county-morg_53ac6129e77c4dce8dd8414263a0a1c1
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