Society for the Relief of Widows
Society for the Relief of Widows is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLESTON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $79K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
+59.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-46.8% YoY
About Society for the Relief of Widows
Based on IRS filings
Society for the Relief of Widows is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLESTON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,054,350 | $2,094,351 | $2,126,242 |
| Revenue | $113,066 | $72,133 | $114,676 |
| Expenses | $154,550 | $102,240 | $128,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $120,175 | $75,250 | $96,778 |
| Net Investment Income | $79,175 | $47,517 | $88,580 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Reverend James Hamshaw ($25,000), Mrs Dorothy Ollic ($23,000), Bishop Gadsden ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MRS DOROTHY OLLIC ST STEPHENS, SC | MEDICAL BILLS | $23,000 |
| THE PALMETTO SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, SC | CHARITY | $175 |
| THE REVEREND JAMES HAMSHAW FLORENCE, SC | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $25,000 |
| AARON SCHNUPP BIRMINGHAM, AL | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $7,500 |
| ALONZO CRAWFORD NASHOTAH, WI | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSEMEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $7,500 |
| KURT WALTERS NASHOTAH, WI | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $7,500 |
| COLLIN REED AMBRIDGE, PA | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $5,000 |
| MRS ANNE BELSER CHARLESTON, SC | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| MRS BLAIR COOPER FLORENCE, SC | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| THE REVEREND WILLIAM KLAUBER CHARLESTON, SC | MEDICAL AND LIVING EXPENSE | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS CAPERS GRIMBALL | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MRS JEANNE LYLES | VP | 1 | — |
| MR MILES BARKELY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MRS HAGOOD MARY MORRISON | TREASURER | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Society for the Relief of Widows?
Society for the Relief of Widows is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHARLESTON, SC. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Society for the Relief of Widows?
As of 2024, Society for the Relief of Widows holds $2.1M in total assets with $113K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does Society for the Relief of Widows operate?
Society for the Relief of Widows has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Society for the Relief of Widows award?
In 2024, Society for the Relief of Widows awarded 12 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Society for the Relief of Widows's EIN?
Society for the Relief of Widows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6021772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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