South Carolina Ems Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker West Columbia, SC EIN: 84-3998329

South Carolina Ems Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in West Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K.

Key facts about South Carolina Ems Foundation

EIN: 84-3998329
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $47,710
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $47,710
Median grant: $47,710
Primary geography: South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How South Carolina Ems Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$48K

-66.0% YoY

Grant Count

-80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

+70.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Carolina Ems Foundation reported a distributable amount of $693 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About South Carolina Ems Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $48K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

South Carolina

Cities

West ColumbiaFlorenceGreenvilleWalterboroWinnsboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$47,249	$188,319
Revenue	$461	$825	$1,378
Expenses	$47,710	$141,895	$126,022
Qualifying Distributions	$47,710	$140,300	$122,150
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$693	$7,328	$12,440

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include South Carolina Emergency Medical ($47,710).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MEDICAL Winnsboro, SC	PLAN OF DISSOLUTION	$47,710

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

South Carolina Ems Foundation is led by Al Futrell, Board Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Al Futrell

Board Chairman

On filings since 2020

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Alonzo Smith

Vice Chair

On filings since 2020

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Jeff Carroll

Secretary

On filings since 2020

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Randy Bowers

Board Member

On filings since 2020

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Sarah Craig

Board Member

On filings since 2020

2 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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Carolina Ems Foundation?

South Carolina Ems Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in West Columbia, SC. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does South Carolina Ems Foundation operate?

South Carolina Ems Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.

What size grants does South Carolina Ems Foundation award?

In 2024, South Carolina Ems Foundation awarded 1 grant totaling $48K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is South Carolina Ems Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, South Carolina Ems Foundation reported a distributable amount of $693 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.