The Adams Foundation of South Carolina
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina is a private foundation, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K.
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina at a glance
In short: The Adams Foundation of South Carolina gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $62,500
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Adams Foundation of South Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point ($100K). Together the top 2 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | Religious | $100,000 |
| Columbia International University Columbia, SC | Religious Study | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $135,000 | $135,250 | $125,000 | 2 | $16 |
| 2021 | $1,178 | $2,500 | $2,500 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,178 | $50,500 | $50,080 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina is led by C. Daniel Adams Officer, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Daniel Adams Officer
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carey Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Adams Foundation of South Carolina
How much does The Adams Foundation of South Carolina give each year?
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Adams Foundation of South Carolina operate?
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants in California, South Carolina.
What is The Adams Foundation of South Carolina's EIN?
The Adams Foundation of South Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4606049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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