Scsymmes Foundation
Scsymmes Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives intended to enhance quality of life in Greenville County, South Carolina, and its 2025 filing requires grants to have a measurable impact there.
Scsymmes Foundation at a glance
In short: Scsymmes Foundation gave $978K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in South Carolina. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $977,500
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,094
- -33.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $14,134,258
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 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 Scsymmes Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applications are submitted online or may be requested electronically by faxing Wells Fargo. Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit entities with programs and services consistent with the foundation’s missions, and grants must have a measurable impact within Greenville County, South Carolina.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 15 annually for the May trustee meeting. The next listed annual deadline is March 15, 2027.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 15 annually for the May trustee meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
Mailing address: 100 N Main St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (888) 234-1999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Scsymmes Foundation
Who Scsymmes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greenville Tech Charter High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $805K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 76 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing requires measurable impact within Greenville County, South Carolina. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in South Carolina, and the listed 2025 grantees are in Greenville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Scsymmes Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $762K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $978K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Tech Charter High School Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| YMCA Camp Greenville Fred Symmes Chapel Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Phillis Wheatley Association Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Livewell Greenville Greenville, SC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Greenville Free Medical Clinic Greenville, SC | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Rebuild Upstate Greenville, SC | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic School Greenville, SC | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Urban League of the Upstate Greenville, SC | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 | $14,134,258 | $1,045,419 | $1,240,020 | $977,500 | 16 | $1,046,985 | $883,975 | $854,619 |
| 2024 | $14,353,078 | $3,142,029 | $1,305,015 | $1,102,500 | 12 | $1,176,333 | $3,017,337 | $839,580 |
| 2023 | $12,475,652 | $713,093 | $1,071,074 | $889,300 | 18 | $959,268 | $608,209 | $764,269 |
| 2022 | $12,883,838 | $275,940 | $942,543 | $762,000 | 12 | $832,481 | $215,417 | $791,592 |
| 2021 | $13,551,838 | $1,114,761 | $1,119,634 | $916,250 | 18 | $1,090,556 | $997,997 | $923,697 |
| 2020 | $13,511,718 | $1,039,570 | $1,048,978 | $852,250 | 18 | — | $939,609 | $767,498 |
| 2019 | $13,520,150 | $1,531,719 | $988,080 | $847,250 | 16 | — | $1,446,427 | $871,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scsymmes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $855K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant program describes its aim as enhancing quality of life for Greenville County residents through charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives. The program also identifies capital improvements as a particular focus and emphasizes financial sustainability for ongoing programs.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported services. For example, LiveWell Greenville says its mission is to increase access to healthy foods and active living opportunities. Meals on Wheels of Greenville says it enhances the quality of life of homebound individuals through nutritious meals, personal contact, and related services. Rebuild Upstate says it repairs homes for disabled, low-income, and elderly homeowners to help preserve affordable housing. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $977,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $50,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina.
Among the largest awards were $100,000 each to Greenville Tech Charter High School, YMCA Camp Greenville Fred Symmes Chapel, Phillis Wheatley Association, Meals on Wheels of Greenville, Peace Center Foundation, and LiveWell Greenville. Other reported grants included $55,000 to Greenville Free Medical Clinic and $50,000 each to Rebuild Upstate, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, Urban League of the Upstate, and Community Foundation of Greenville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles M. Smith, Susan S. Stall, and Moira Stanish as co-trustees, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Scsymmes Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles M. Smith
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Susan S. Stall
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$94K (2019) → $131K (2025)
Moira Stanish
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: F McKinnon Wilkinson (2019–2022) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $131K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Scsymmes Foundation
How much does Scsymmes Foundation give each year?
Scsymmes Foundation gave $978K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 12 grants.
What is Scsymmes Foundation's typical grant size?
Scsymmes Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,094, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scsymmes Foundation that year got $63K on average.
Where does Scsymmes Foundation give grants?
Scsymmes Foundation 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 (16 grants).
Does Scsymmes Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scsymmes Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scsymmes Foundation's largest grantees?
Scsymmes Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greenville Tech Charter High School ($100,000), YMCA Camp Greenville Fred Symmes Chapel ($100,000) and Phillis Wheatley Association ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scsymmes Foundation?
Scsymmes Foundation reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $855K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scsymmes Foundation fund?
The F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant program describes its aim as enhancing quality of life for Greenville County residents through charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scsymmes Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scsymmes Foundation's EIN?
Scsymmes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6017472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Scsymmes Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Scsymmes Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scsymmes-foundation-morg_7ebaf1f4f213429b92fd8dab0eb0bac4
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