South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation
The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 23 grants totaling $73,440, all to recipients in South Carolina; the listed grant purposes are “CHARITY.”
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation at a glance
In short: South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation gave $73K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $73,440
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,193
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $477,280
- +0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4009 Rockbridge Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
Phone: (803) 782-0839
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Womans Club of Cayce ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $76K (2025). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womans Club of Cayce Cayce, SC | Charity | $8,000 |
| Chapin Womens Club Chapin, SC | Charity | $7,000 |
| Aiken WC Aiken, SC | Charity | $4,500 |
| Lexington Womans Club Lexington, SC | Charity | $4,500 |
| GFWC-SC Headquarters Columbia, SC | Charity | $4,500 |
| Palmetto Womans Club Columbia, SC | Charity | $4,000 |
| York County Womans Club Rock Hill, SC | Charity | $4,000 |
| GFSC Stackhouse Endowment Columbia, SC | Charity | $4,000 |
| Upstate Womans Club Simpsonville, SC | Charity | $3,500 |
| WC of Rock Hill Rock Hill, SC | Charity | $3,190 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $477,280 | $29,768 | $76,867 | $73,440 | 23 | $74,013 | $32,357 | $56,091 |
| 2025 | $474,659 | $80,383 | $78,428 | $75,660 | 23 | $78,428 | $30,709 | $53,940 |
| 2024 | $351,039 | $32,855 | $64,584 | $61,850 | 24 | $64,584 | $29,119 | $50,687 |
| 2023 | $254,093 | $36,898 | $47,616 | $44,152 | 23 | $47,168 | $34,855 | $51,597 |
| 2022 | $264,811 | $32,230 | $40,795 | $37,675 | 20 | $37,675 | $32,230 | $44,873 |
| 2021 | $273,376 | $33,965 | $40,395 | $37,700 | 22 | — | $33,763 | $37,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 grant listings identify charitable purposes and include women’s clubs and other named recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $73,440 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $600 to $8,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $8,000 to Womans Club of Cayce, $7,000 to Chapin Womens Club, and $4,500 each to Aiken WC, Lexington Womans Club, and GFWC-SC Headquarters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Karen Adams as secretary, Elizabeth Herring as chairwoman, and Jan W Hadwin as treasurer.
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation is led by Elizabeth Herring, Chairwoman on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elizabeth Herring
Chairwoman
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan W. Hadwin
Treaurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $1K (2026)
Karen Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kaye Gerrald (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Sylvia Ayers (2021–2022) — Chairwoman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $1K, to Jan W Hadwin (Treaurer).
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation
How much does South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation give each year?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation gave $73K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $76K across 23 grants.
What is South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's typical grant size?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,193, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation give grants?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (5 grants), Rock Hill, SC (3 grants), West Columbia, SC (3 grants) and Simpsonville, SC (2 grants).
Does South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (23 grants).
Who are South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's largest grantees?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Womans Club of Cayce ($8,000), Chapin Womens Club ($7,000) and Aiken WC ($4,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation reported $477K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 grant listings identify charitable purposes and include women’s clubs and other named recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's EIN?
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6019262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Progress Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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