Nutramax Family Foundation
The Nutramax Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, South Carolina. In 2025, it reported 70 grants totaling $2,946,500 to charitable organizations in multiple states.
Nutramax Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nutramax Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), top state South Carolina. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,946,500
- +43.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,093
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $12,911,651
- +72.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (17 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (27% 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 Nutramax Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 946 Quality Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone: (803) 289-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nutramax Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Answers in Genesis ($520K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 308 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. South Carolina received 27%, Kentucky 18%, Wisconsin 13%, California 8%, and Ohio 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nutramax Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 70 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 217% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 444% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $929K (2022) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | Support Program Service | $520,000 |
| Carolina Christian Academy Lancaster, SC | Support Program Service | $271,900 |
| American Opinion Foundation Appleton, WI | Support Program Service | $250,000 |
| Witness as Ministry Aladena, CA | Support Program Service | $225,000 |
| Partners in Christ Ashland, OH | Support Program Service | $212,000 |
| Second Baptist Church Lancaster, SC | Support Program Service | $183,100 |
| Americas Future Inc North Port, FL | Support Program Service | $150,000 |
| Stand Foundation Washington, DC | Support Program Service | $146,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Support Program Service | $127,000 |
| Law Enforcement Charitable Foundation Appleton, WI | Support Program Service | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,911,651 | $8,397,045 | $2,955,135 | $2,946,500 | 70 | $2,949,050 | $142,895 | $664,718 |
| 2024 | $7,469,741 | $5,091,298 | $2,063,152 | $2,056,100 | 64 | $2,058,613 | $137,930 | $305,187 |
| 2023 | $4,441,595 | $3,535,750 | $1,976,870 | $1,971,600 | 64 | $1,974,038 | $82,917 | $186,422 |
| 2022 | $2,882,715 | $2,200,253 | $934,629 | $928,930 | 51 | $931,818 | $22,591 | $115,381 |
| 2021 | $1,617,091 | $1,762,518 | $1,488,878 | $1,483,556 | 59 | $1,486,181 | $10,063 | $97,427 |
| 2020 | $1,343,451 | $1,392,616 | $1,250,212 | $1,240,520 | 66 | — | $4,475 | $47,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nutramax Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $665K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work ranges from Christian education and Bible outreach to pregnancy assistance, law-enforcement support, and international development. For example, Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the Bible’s authority; Liberty University describes itself as a Christian academic community; and the Women’s Enrichment Center says it provides pregnancy assistance, prenatal and parenting classes, early childhood education, and medical assessments. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $2,946,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $520,000, with a median of $9,250. Among its largest grants were $520,000 to Answers in Genesis, $271,900 to Carolina Christian Academy, $250,000 to American Opinion Foundation, $225,000 to Witness as Ministry, and $212,000 to Partners in Christ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert W Henderson as president; Todd R Henderson and Troy R Henderson as vice presidents; and Travis R Henderson as secretary.
Nutramax Family Foundation is led by Robert W. Henderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert W. Henderson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Henderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis R. Henderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy R. Henderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nutramax Family Foundation
How much does Nutramax Family Foundation give each year?
Nutramax Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 64 grants.
What is Nutramax Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nutramax Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $42,093, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nutramax Family Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Nutramax Family Foundation give grants?
Nutramax Family Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (18%) and Wisconsin (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, SC (21 grants), Rock Hill, SC (6 grants), Fort Mill, SC (3 grants) and Appleton, WI (2 grants).
Does Nutramax Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Nutramax Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program Service" (70 grants).
Who are Nutramax Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nutramax Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Answers in Genesis ($520,000), Carolina Christian Academy ($271,900) and American Opinion Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nutramax Family Foundation?
Nutramax Family Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $665K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nutramax Family Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work ranges from Christian education and Bible outreach to pregnancy assistance, law-enforcement support, and international development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nutramax Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nutramax Family Foundation's EIN?
Nutramax Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4889392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nutramax Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nutramax Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nutramax-family-foundation-morg_7a2f0d94742248b9bef945f106512872
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