John T Stevens Foundation

KERSHAW, SC EIN: 57-6005554

The John T Stevens Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1948 and located in Kershaw, South Carolina. The foundation is designated as a grantmaking organization that provides funding to nonprofit organizations, with a particular focus on community-based initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.9M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$533K

+0.8% YoY

Grant Count

-4.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+5.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $492K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward community funding. Its areas of interest include:

Education
Social services
Religious organizations
Community development
Civic affairs
Children and youth
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $73,500

Average Grant

amount: $800 to $72,500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The John T Stevens Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in:

Kershaw and Lancaster counties in South Carolina
South Carolina (primary focus)
Texas
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $2.4M (97%)

District of Columbia $53K (2%)

Texas $11K (0%)

States

District of Columbia South Carolina Texas

Cities

AbbevilleCamdenCayceColumbiaElginFlorenceFort JacksonHeath SpringsIrvingKershawLancasterLugoffRidgewayRock HillSpartanburgTaylorsWashingtonWestville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving:

Total assets: $10,852,067 (most recent filing)
Total liabilities: $419,000
Annual expenses: $683,000 (2024)
Giving rate: 4.8% of assets

Revenue:

Annual revenue: $1.84 million (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$10,852,067	$10,584,942	$9,012,042
Revenue	$891,868	$1,836,515	$427,227
Expenses	$677,932	$683,199	$508,660
Qualifying Distributions	$579,854	$582,283	$412,198
Net Investment Income	$836,186	$1,762,959	$333,327
Distributable Amount	$492,292	$444,512	$434,404

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Town of Kershaw ($71,000), Lancaster Children's Home Inc ($30,000), Mt Calvary Outreach Center ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	DISASTER RELIEF & LIFESAVING TRAINING	$10,000
ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL KERSHAW, SC	FFA AG EXPO TRIP	$3,000
ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL KERSHAW, SC	BUS TRANSPORTATION	$2,550
BETHANY WESTVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH WESTVILLE, SC	TAILGATE MINISTRY	$12,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IRVING, TX	SUPPORT - PALMETTO COUNCIL - LANCASTER COUNTY	$7,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KERSHAW COUNTY COLUMBIA, SC	BE GREAT ACADEMY & JACKSON TEEN CENTER	$15,000
CAMDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMDEN, SC	ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK PROGRAM	$2,000
CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL CAMDEN, SC	MATH CLASS SUPPLIES, FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMP	$13,500
CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMDEN, SC	MATH AND SCIENCE CLASSROOM MATERIALS, COLOR RUN SUPPLIS	$4,000
CAROLINA COMMUNITY CARE ROCK HILL, SC	CARING CLOSET	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVE G WILLIAMS JR	PRESIDENT	1	$14,400
DON MOORE	SECRETARY	1	$14,400
STEPHEN D WILLIAMS	ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND TR	1	$14,400
LANNY M WILLIAMS	VICE PRESIDENT	1	$14,400

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 158 Kershaw, SC 29067-0158

Phone: 803-475-3655

EIN: 57-6005554

Tax-Exempt Status: February 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John T Stevens Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward community funding. Its areas of interest include: • Education • Social services • Religious organizations • Community development • Civic affairs • Children and youth • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from John T Stevens Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $532,600 (most recent filing) • Number of grants: 46 (2024) • Grant range: $1,000 to $73,500 • Median grant amount: $9,000 • Average grant amount: $800 to $72,500 **Types of Support:** • General support • Project support • Building funds • Equipment **Application Policy:** The foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations.

Where does John T Stevens Foundation make grants?

The John T Stevens Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in: • Kershaw and Lancaster counties in South Carolina • South Carolina (primary focus) • Texas • District of Columbia

What size grants does John T Stevens Foundation award?

In 2025, John T Stevens Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $533K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John T Stevens Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, John T Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $492K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.