Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati
The Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundation is a private foundation based in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships and charitable organizations, including educational institutions and human-service organizations.
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati at a glance
In short: Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati gave $931K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in South Carolina. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $931,000
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,240
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,778,962
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1533, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: (864) 967-0730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USC Upstate Endowed Scholarship ($160K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 121 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 $460K (2020) to $931K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $931K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| USC Upstate Endowed Scholarship Spartanburg, SC | Scholarship | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenville Technical Foundation Greenville, SC | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| North Greenville University Taylors, SC | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Greenville Rescue Mission Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Greenville Technical Foundation Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $11,778,962 | $482,099 | $967,726 | $931,000 | 25 | $945,056 | $457,653 | $833,841 |
| 2024 | $12,264,589 | $488,410 | $885,253 | $847,000 | 25 | $862,104 | $450,360 | $777,940 |
| 2023 | $12,661,432 | $395,574 | $760,559 | $724,000 | 25 | $739,077 | $373,401 | $721,639 |
| 2022 | $13,026,417 | $280,060 | $727,306 | $694,000 | 23 | $709,190 | $258,175 | $755,389 |
| 2021 | $13,473,663 | $3,711,985 | $727,781 | $694,000 | 23 | $709,709 | $199,399 | $705,268 |
| 2020 | $10,489,459 | $4,655,457 | $493,144 | $460,000 | 22 | — | $128,734 | $461,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati reported a distributable amount of $834K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarship funding for universities and colleges, as well as unrestricted support for organizations providing charitable services.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Anderson University describes itself as a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a supportive Christian setting. Furman University describes its mission as providing a distinctive liberal arts education. Center for Community Services says it empowers families to break the cycle of poverty through crisis assistance and employment readiness; Greenville Free Medical Clinic says it provides an equitable bridge to quality health care for Greenville County residents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $931,000. Awards ranged from $4,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $150,000 each to Clemson University for scholarships and USC Upstate Endowed Scholarship for a scholarship; $100,000 to Salvation Army for unrestricted support; $100,000 to Greenville Technical Foundation for scholarships; and $100,000 to Anderson University for scholarships. Other reported awards included $75,000 to North Greenville University for scholarships, $50,000 to Furman University for scholarships, and $30,000 to Greenville Rescue Mission for unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jenna Hendricks as chairman and Robert Hamby, Randy Harling, Bradley Jenkins, Richard C. Moore, Marc L. Saunders, and John R. Thomas as trustees.
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati is led by Jenna Hendricks, Chairman on filings since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenna Hendricks
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Jenkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc L. Saunders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Harling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hamby
Trustee
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 Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati
How much does Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati give each year?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati gave $931K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $847K across 25 grants.
What is Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's typical grant size?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,240, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati that year got $4K on average.
Where does Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati give grants?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (11 grants), Simpsonville, SC (7 grants) and Spartanburg, SC (2 grants).
Does Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's largest grantees?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include USC Upstate Endowed Scholarship ($160,000 across 2 grants), Clemson University ($150,000) and Greenville Technical Foundation ($125,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $945K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $834K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarship funding for universities and colleges, as well as unrestricted support for organizations providing charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati?
The foundation 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 Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's EIN?
Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0822180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati 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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ralph & Virginia Hendricks Foundati funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ralph-and-virginia-hendricks-foundati-morg_98d9fbd2b30c4fc19a0fcee83ce13951
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