KW Beverage Foundation Inc
KW Beverage Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. It made 20 grants totaling $175,862 in 2024, primarily to organizations in South Carolina.
KW Beverage Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: KW Beverage Foundation Inc gave $176K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,862
- +130.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,793
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $872,554
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KW Beverage Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Contact
Application contact: James F Kirkham
Mailing address: PO Box 684, Columbia, SC 29202-0684
Phone: (803) 799-5490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KW Beverage Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BMW Charity Proam ($37K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 1% to recipients in Virginia. Listed South Carolina recipients include organizations in Columbia, Greenville, Blythewood, Greer, and Simpsonville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KW Beverage Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 412% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $176K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Charity Proam Greer, SC | General Contribution | $36,500 |
| Fall for Greenville Greenville, SC | General Contribution | $33,900 |
| Five Points Foundation Inc Columbia, SC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Big Red Barn Retreat Blythewood, SC | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Simpsonville, SC | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution Inc Greenville, SC | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Riverbanks Columbia, SC | General Contribution | $8,200 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council Greenville, SC | General Contribution | $7,500 |
| Congaree Vista Guild Columbia, SC | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Columbia, SC | General Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $872,554 | $99,342 | $184,609 | $175,862 | 20 | $175,862 | $15,815 | $42,724 |
| 2023 | $895,426 | $233,344 | $84,069 | $76,200 | 14 | $76,200 | $25,920 | $40,882 |
| 2022 | $674,631 | $81,815 | $101,542 | $94,030 | 27 | $94,030 | $2,406 | $35,358 |
| 2021 | $827,112 | $176,209 | $98,869 | $90,700 | 18 | $90,700 | $18,040 | $37,601 |
| 2020 | $715,983 | $3,802 | $100,650 | $88,050 | 19 | — | $2,469 | $34,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KW Beverage Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Fall for Greenville Inc describes its mission as holding a festival designed to assist in revitalizing downtown Greenville. Upstate Warrior Solution Inc says it coordinates community support for warriors and their families, while Big Red Barn Retreat describes programs and training for military and first-responder communities.
Other 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Arts Council, which says it supports artistic expression and appreciation in Greenville County, and Congaree Vista Guild, which works to promote and preserve the historic neighborhood’s character as an arts and entertainment district.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $175,862. Grants ranged from $500 to $36,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $36,500 to BMW Charity ProAm, $33,900 to Fall for Greenville, and $25,000 to Five Points Foundation Inc. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Big Red Barn Retreat, Folds of Honor, and Upstate Warrior Solution Inc.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be written and state the organization’s purpose and function; applicants should indicate whether they are operating foundations. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, and proof of that status is required before a check is issued. The filing names James F. Kirkham as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rodney G. Williams as CEO, James F. Kirkham as CFO-Secretary/Treasurer, and Sue Laughead as administrator.
KW Beverage Foundation Inc is led by Rodney G. Williams, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodney G. Williams
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F. Kirkham
Cfo-Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue Laughead
Administrator
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Holly Chavis (2020–2022) — Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 KW Beverage Foundation Inc
How much does KW Beverage Foundation Inc give each year?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc gave $176K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 14 grants.
What is KW Beverage Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,793, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KW Beverage Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does KW Beverage Foundation Inc give grants?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (9 grants) and Greenville, SC (5 grants).
Does KW Beverage Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KW Beverage Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KW Beverage Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include BMW Charity Proam ($36,500), Fall for Greenville ($33,900) and Five Points Foundation Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KW Beverage Foundation Inc?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc reported $873K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KW Beverage Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Fall for Greenville Inc describes its mission as holding a festival designed to assist in revitalizing downtown Greenville. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KW Beverage Foundation Inc?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is KW Beverage Foundation Inc's EIN?
KW Beverage Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0734278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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