South Carolina Christian Foundation
South Carolina Christian Foundation is a public charity based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Formed in 1997, it provides grants to support Christian ministries, churches, and quality-of-life organizations.
South Carolina Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: South Carolina Christian Foundation gave $11.6M across 285 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in South Carolina. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,602,336
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 285
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,710
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $45,398,055
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (90 of 285, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to South Carolina Christian Foundation
- Invitation Only
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For Community Trust Grants, complete and submit the Ministry Introduction Form for review and approval; invitations to apply are sent to eligible ministries. The filing also says staff reviews tax-exempt status and mission alignment for distribution requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 172233, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Phone: (864) 949-5800
Website: https://sccfonline.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from South Carolina Christian Foundation
Who South Carolina Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was His Way at Work ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 929 grants of 1,118 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 20% to Georgia, 6% to North Carolina, 3% to California, and 2% to Minnesota. The Community Trust Grants program description identifies Spartanburg, Greenville, York, Horry, and Georgetown counties in South Carolina as areas of particular attention.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 285 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is South Carolina Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 90 of 285 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.4M (2020) to $11.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 285 grants totaling $11.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| His Way at Work Cumming, GA | General Support | $1,884,700 |
| Jumpstart South Carolina Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $390,598 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church - Rock Hill Rock Hill, SC | General Support | $310,425 |
| Garden City Chapel Murrells Inlet, SC | General Support | $282,500 |
| Smith Medical Clinic Pawleys Island, SC | General Support | $275,000 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | General Support | $263,110 |
| Streams International Foundation Scandia, MN | General Support | $252,650 |
| Oakbrook Preparatory School Spartanburg, SC | Project | $251,187 |
| College Golf Fellowship Roseville, CA | General Support | $225,000 |
| Legionaries of Christ Roswell, GA | General Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 grantmaking comprised 285 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,398,055 | $17,522,767 | $13,446,356 | $11,602,336 | 285 | $5,379,830 |
| 2023 | $42,929,027 | $17,021,179 | $12,321,349 | $11,015,042 | 272 | $459,018 |
| 2022 | $34,162,613 | $10,311,847 | $10,842,274 | $9,238,876 | 227 | $665,721 |
| 2021 | $40,412,678 | $17,223,785 | $7,356,432 | $6,415,960 | 197 | $2,451,853 |
| 2020 | $35,384,909 | $10,948,081 | $5,290,747 | $4,436,968 | 137 | $1,943,597 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to disciple the hearts of individuals toward Biblical stewardship and proactive philanthropy in order to transform communities and advance the Kingdom of God.” Its filing describes its grant program as financially supporting Christian ministries, churches, and quality-of-life organizations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Jumpstart South Carolina describes its mission as providing faith-based discipleship, training, and mentoring to incarcerated people and returning citizens. Smith Medical Clinic says it provides free healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults in Georgetown County. North Greenville University describes its purpose as cultivating graduates equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 285 grants totaling $11,602,336. Awards ranged from $5,050 to $1,884,700, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest listed grant was $1,884,700 to His Way at Work in Cumming, Georgia, for general support. Other large grants included $390,598 to Jumpstart South Carolina, $310,425 to Westminster Presbyterian Church–Rock Hill, $282,500 to Garden City Chapel, and $275,000 to Smith Medical Clinic; each was listed for general support. Oakbrook Preparatory School received $251,187 for a project.
The Community Trust Grants program description says it supports Christian nonprofit organizations sharing the Gospel beyond local church walls, particularly in Spartanburg, Greenville, York, Horry, and Georgetown counties. Churches and church-based schools are generally not funded through this program unless applying for special community projects or efforts. Prospective ministries must first complete a Ministry Introduction Form for review and approval; invitations to apply are sent in summer. The program description gives a July proposal release and October award announcement schedule. Its listed update date, October 3, 2025, is in the past, so those dates do not establish a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert McDonald as president; David Bishop as chairman; Kim Miller as vice chairman; Hugh H. Brantley as secretary; and Mike Chibbaro, Robert E. Caldwell Sr., Ben Hines, and Michael Jette as trustees.
South Carolina Christian Foundation is led by Robert McDonald, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert McDonald
President
Executive Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $124K (2024)
David Bishop
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Chibbaro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Caldwell Sr.
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jette
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh H. Brantley
Secretary
President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Miller
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Robert McDonald (President).
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Christian Foundation
How much does South Carolina Christian Foundation give each year?
South Carolina Christian Foundation gave $11.6M across 285 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.0M across 272 grants.
What is South Carolina Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
South Carolina Christian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,710, across 285 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Carolina Christian Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does South Carolina Christian Foundation give grants?
South Carolina Christian Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (45 grants), Spartanburg, SC (26 grants), Rock Hill, SC (14 grants) and Charlotte, NC (12 grants).
Does South Carolina Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of South Carolina Christian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (281 of 285) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are South Carolina Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
South Carolina Christian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include His Way at Work ($1,884,700), Jumpstart South Carolina ($390,598) and Westminster Presbyterian Church - Rock Hill ($310,425), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is South Carolina Christian Foundation?
South Carolina Christian Foundation reported $45.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.
What does South Carolina Christian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to disciple the hearts of individuals toward Biblical stewardship and proactive philanthropy in order to transform communities and advance the Kingdom of God.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Carolina Christian Foundation?
For Community Trust Grants, complete and submit the Ministry Introduction Form for review and approval; invitations to apply are sent to eligible ministries. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is South Carolina Christian Foundation's EIN?
South Carolina Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2362123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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