Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc
The Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It gave 17 grants totaling $152,000 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,941
- -40.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,311,964
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc
- 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: 15 Merimac Ct, Greenville, SC 29609
Phone: (864) 421-5797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Anglican Church ($45K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 29% to North Carolina, 2% to Florida, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $166K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church Greenville, SC | Support | $45,000 |
| Faith Memorial Chapel Cedar Mountain, NC | Support | $40,000 |
| Challenge to Conquer Cancer Greenville, SC | Support | $11,000 |
| Mitchell Road Christian Academy Greenville, SC | Support | $10,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Greenville, SC | Support | $7,000 |
| Thomas Heyward Academy Ridgeland, SC | Support | $6,000 |
| St James Santee Brick Church McClellanville, SC | Support | $5,000 |
| Rebuild Upstate Greenville, SC | Support | $5,000 |
| Mill Village Farms Greenville, SC | Support | $5,000 |
| Akanimo Cancer Foundation Greer, SC | Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,311,964 | $209,859 | $239,382 | $152,000 | 17 | $173,400 | $147,655 | $139,354 |
| 2024 | $2,341,487 | $183,669 | $211,837 | $149,600 | 10 | $170,841 | $142,673 | $135,667 |
| 2023 | $2,364,046 | $261,388 | $205,978 | $145,500 | 9 | $166,592 | $14,788 | $134,057 |
| 2022 | $2,309,466 | $102,786 | $207,968 | $146,100 | 6 | $167,056 | $61,874 | $144,554 |
| 2021 | $2,418,916 | $209,553 | $233,941 | $166,100 | 16 | $191,593 | $163,546 | $150,606 |
| 2020 | $2,446,744 | $297,773 | $201,622 | $142,100 | 13 | — | $247,080 | $141,537 |
| 2019 | $2,351,301 | $205,082 | $204,317 | $144,000 | 13 | — | $161,551 | $131,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, schools, cancer-related organizations, and groups addressing housing repairs, disability-related needs, and meal delivery.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms: Challenge to Conquer Cancer says it advances cancer research and advocacy through fundraising fitness events. Rebuild Upstate says it repairs homes for disabled, low-income, and elderly homeowners to make them safer and more livable. St. James Santee Brick Church says it was formed to restore and preserve the historic church. Wheelchairs 4 Kids says it provides children with physical disabilities wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other equipment at no charge to families. Meals on Wheels Inc in Anderson County says it delivers meals and provides interaction for senior and disabled neighbors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $152,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $45,000 to Holy Trinity Anglican Church and $40,000 to Faith Memorial Chapel. Other notable grants included $11,000 to Challenge to Conquer Cancer, $10,000 to Mitchell Road Christian Academy, $7,000 to St James Episcopal Church, $6,000 to Thomas Heyward Academy, and $5,000 each to St James Santee Brick Church, Rebuild Upstate, Mill Village Farms, and Akanimo Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc is led by Mary Lucas Mitchell, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lucas Mitchell
President & Secretary
President & Secretary → Vice President Chairman, 2023
Vice President Chairman → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Hume Lucas Mitchell Jr.
Trustee
Vice President & Chairman → President & Secretary, 2023
President & Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Rebecca Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$8K (2019) → $8K (2025)
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 $10K, to Hume Lucas Mitchell Jr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc
How much does Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc give each year?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 10 grants.
What is Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,941, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc give grants?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (10 grants).
Does Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (17 grants).
Who are Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Anglican Church ($45,000), Faith Memorial Chapel ($40,000) and Challenge to Conquer Cancer ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, schools, cancer-related organizations, and groups addressing housing repairs, disability-related needs, and meal delivery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc?
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 Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0743407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Stephen D Mitchell Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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