South Carolina EMS Foundation
South Carolina EMS Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K.
South Carolina EMS Foundation at a glance
In short: South Carolina EMS Foundation gave $48K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,710
- -66.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,710
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,710
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who South Carolina EMS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Foundation ($48K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
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 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2024) to $140K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Foundation Winnsboro, SC | Plan of Dissolution | $47,710 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $461 | $47,710 | $47,710 | 1 | $47,710 | $693 |
| 2023 | $47,249 | $825 | $141,895 | $140,300 | 5 | $140,300 | $7,328 |
| 2022 | $188,319 | $1,378 | $126,022 | $122,150 | 8 | $122,150 | $12,440 |
| 2021 | $312,963 | $307,118 | $600 | — | — | — | $9,525 |
| 2020 | $6,445 | — | $1,713 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $8,158 | $8,300 | $142 | — | — | — | $22 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Carolina EMS Foundation is led by Al Futrell, Board Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Al Futrell
Board Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alonzo Smith
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Carroll
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Bowers
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Craig
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina EMS Foundation
How much does South Carolina EMS Foundation give each year?
South Carolina EMS Foundation gave $48K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 5 grants.
Where does South Carolina EMS Foundation operate?
South Carolina EMS Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
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.
What is South Carolina EMS Foundation's EIN?
South Carolina EMS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3998329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work South Carolina EMS Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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