Panther Family Foundation
Panther Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sunset, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $2K.
Panther Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Panther Family Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,300
- +128.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,860
- +128.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $229,095
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Panther Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charlotte Catholic High School ($5K). Together the top 5 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Panther Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 11% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $116K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Catholic High School Charlotte, NC | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Reserve at Lake Keowee Fdn Sunset, SC | To Further Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Carolinas Freedom Foundation Charlotte, NC | To Further Charitable Purpose | $1,100 |
| Catholic Appeal of SC Charleston, SC | To Further Charitable Purpose | $1,100 |
| STXBP1 Foundation Holly Springs, NC | To Further Charitable Purpose | $100 |
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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 | $229,095 | $13,424 | $14,465 | $9,300 | 5 | $9,300 | $1,902 | — |
| 2024 | $230,136 | $9,669 | $8,565 | $4,079 | 5 | $4,079 | $3,752 | — |
| 2023 | $229,032 | $6,590 | $7,395 | $3,300 | 4 | $3,300 | $2,495 | — |
| 2022 | $229,837 | $10,916 | $19,001 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $242,104 | $6,127 | $4,765 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,831 | $18,596 |
| 2020 | $240,742 | $2,152 | $121,986 | $115,950 | 7 | — | $4,598 | $17,318 |
| 2019 | $363,338 | $18,038 | $23,969 | $15,500 | 4 | — | $14,769 | $20,841 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Panther Family Foundation is led by Michael E. Panther, President, Treasurer & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael E. Panther
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy A. Panther
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Panther
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Martha Panther
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Panther
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Panther Family Foundation
How much does Panther Family Foundation give each year?
Panther Family Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Panther Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Panther Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,860, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Panther Family Foundation give grants?
Panther Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Who are Panther Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Panther Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charlotte Catholic High School ($5,000), The Reserve at Lake Keowee Fdn ($2,000) and Carolinas Freedom Foundation ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Panther Family Foundation?
Panther Family Foundation reported $229K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What is Panther Family Foundation's EIN?
Panther Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3632698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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