South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation
The South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation is a public charity based in Saluda, South Carolina, formed in 1975. It supports students in agriculture in South Carolina.
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation at a glance
In short: South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation reported $550K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $550,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $18,483,478
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,309,985
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,309,985
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $605,002
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 944 Barnes Moody, Saluda, SC 29138
Phone: (803) 609-1424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to students in agriculture in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2019) to $825K (2021). In 2025 it reported $550K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC Association of Future Farmers Columbia, SC | Operating Expenses | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,483,478 | $1,309,985 | $605,002 | $550,000 | Total only | $1,309,985 |
| 2024 | $16,575,501 | $1,459,612 | $558,472 | $450,000 | Total only | $1,459,612 |
| 2023 | $14,895,069 | $466,186 | $538,689 | $350,000 | 1 | $466,186 |
| 2022 | $13,453,184 | $340,704 | $696,932 | $500,000 | 1 | $340,704 |
| 2021 | $16,001,969 | $3,821,690 | $1,108,680 | $825,000 | Total only | $3,819,465 |
| 2020 | $12,493,592 | $207,281 | $415,884 | $335,915 | Total only | $201,990 |
| 2019 | $11,516,978 | $327,541 | $378,233 | $300,000 | Total only | $316,154 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission as: “Promote & support students in agriculture in SC.” Its filing describes support through an allocation to the S.C. Association of Future Farmers of America.
Grantmaking
The filings report one grant totaling $350,000 in 2023. No grants are reported for 2024 or 2025. The available information does not identify the 2023 grant recipient or provide an amount for a typical grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank R. Stover Jr. as executive director and treasurer; Dr. Tom Dobbins as ex officio, non-voting; Kevin Sox, Grant Hall, Elizabeth Morton, Pat Earle, and Beth Ann Melton as board members; Keith Cox as chairman; Dr. Curtis White as secretary; and Troy Helms as state director.
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation is led by Frank R. Stover Jr., Executive Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank R. Stover Jr.
Executive Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Keith Cox
Chairman
Chairman → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Troy Helms
State Director
Board Member → State Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Curtis White
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kevin Sox
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Dobbins
Executive Officio Non Voting
Board Member → Executive Officio Non Voting, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Melton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Pat Earle
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Morton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Grant Hall
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Deion Latimer (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Savannah Cox (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Addis (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Derrick Cooper (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dreyfus Williams (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jimmy Roberts (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Roberts (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Josh McCall (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Frank R Stover Jr (Executive Director & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation
How much does South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation give each year?
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation reported $550K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $450K in grants paid.
How large is South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation?
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission as: “Promote & support students in agriculture in SC.” Its filing describes support through an allocation to the S.C. Association of Future Farmers of America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation?
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s stated mission refers to students in agriculture in South Carolina.
What is South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation's EIN?
South Carolina Future Farmers of America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0174928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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