Kw Beverage Foundation Inc
KW Beverage Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1981 and headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The foundation is a company-sponsored foundation that provides philanthropic support to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$873K
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$176K
+130.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+61.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Arts and culture
- Higher education
- Recreation
- Environment
- Domesticated animals
- Social services
- Health
- Community development
- Children and youth
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports projects in:
- South Carolina (including Columbia, Greenville, and Lexington)
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2024): $872,334
- Total assets (2023): $895,426
- 2024 revenue: $99,342
- 2024 expenses: $184,609
- 2024 net income: -$85,267
- Total liabilities (2024): $220
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Contributions received: $75,000
- Interest income: 17.4% of total revenue
- Other sources: 7.1% of total revenue
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $872,554 | $895,426 | $674,631 |
| Revenue | $99,342 | $233,344 | $81,815 |
| Expenses | $184,609 | $84,069 | $101,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $175,862 | $76,200 | $94,030 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,815 | $25,920 | $2,406 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,724 | $40,882 | $35,358 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Rodney G. Williams – CEO
- James F. Kirkham – CFO-Secretary/Treasurer
- Sue Laughead – Administrator
All key personnel work without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY G WILLIAMS | CEO | — | — |
| JAMES F KIRKHAM | CFO-SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| SUE LAUGHEAD | ADMINISTRATOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 825 Bluff Rd Columbia, SC 29201-4709
Phone: 803-799-5490
EIN: 57-0734278
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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