SCHA Foundation Inc
To create research and educational opportunities and attract resources that allow SCHA and its member hospitals to improve health and health care in their communities.
SCHA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: SCHA Foundation Inc gave $211K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $211K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,200
- +4124.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $211,200
- +4124.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $211,200
- Total assets
- $10,408,915
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who SCHA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scha ($211K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How SCHA Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1275% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $338K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scha Columbia, SC | Operational Support | $211,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,408,915 | $4,065,501 | $3,376,594 | $211,200 | 1 | $259,956 |
| 2023 | $8,524,242 | $3,533,714 | $2,963,696 | $5,000 | 1 | $200,997 |
| 2022 | $7,662,234 | $3,292,780 | $3,095,205 | $338,020 | 1 | $160,511 |
| 2021 | $8,740,174 | $2,392,397 | $2,838,436 | $15,360 | 2 | $478,728 |
| 2020 | $9,159,760 | $3,869,832 | $3,456,016 | $9,240 | 1 | $304,670 |
About SCHA Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
SCHA Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $211K. Net investment income was $260K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SCHA Foundation Inc is led by Melanie Matney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie Matney
President
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $0 (2024)
John Mansure
Chair
Chairman of Board → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gainey
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lin Hollowell
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Logan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Juana Slade (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diana Zona (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Karen Reynolds (2021–2023) — Executive Director & Innovation
- Former: Bruce Holstien (2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Fulton Ervin (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gayle Resetar (2023) — Aha Rpb Delegate
- Former: JR Green PhD (2023) — Hospital Trustee
- Former: Kristin Manske (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark OHalla (2023) — Chair
- Former: Pat Cawley MD (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shaniece Criss ScD (2023) — Hospital Trustee
- Former: Tod Augsburger (2023) — Aha Rpb Delegate
- Former: William Kenley (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Graham Adams (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Scott Isaacks (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Shaniece Criss (2021–2022) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $136K, to Melanie Matney (President).
Frequently asked questions about SCHA Foundation Inc
How much does SCHA Foundation Inc give each year?
SCHA Foundation Inc gave $211K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is SCHA Foundation Inc?
SCHA Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
Where does SCHA Foundation Inc operate?
SCHA Foundation Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is SCHA Foundation Inc's EIN?
SCHA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6026361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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