James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation
To enhance the quality of life of persons in need through the awarding of scholarships for academic study. Also, to award grants for research in education, government, politics and social services.
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $40,199
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $468,223
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $471,324
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $85K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everybody Eats of Orangeburg Orangeburg, SC | To provide food for needy families in Orangeburg County and other neighboring counties. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,199 | $468,223 | $471,324 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $77,157 | $561,766 | $600,827 | $8,000 | 1 | $27 |
| 2023 | $96,217 | $523,211 | $691,589 | $85,000 | 8 | $11 |
| 2022 | $264,595 | $616,607 | $521,853 | $1,000 | Total only | $26 |
| 2021 | $170,423 | $576,163 | $521,191 | $2,200 | Total only | $19 |
| 2020 | $115,451 | $601,786 | $523,246 | $11,696 | Total only | $17 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation is led by James Bennett, Chairperson on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Bennett
Chairperson
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Marshall
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $39K (2025)
Bobby Gist
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Warner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lessie Price
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Toporek
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Clyburn
Interim Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Rivers (2020–2021) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to Janice Marshall (Director).
Frequently asked questions about James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation
How large is James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation?
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $468K.
What is James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation?
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation operate?
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation's EIN?
James E Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0976265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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