The Agricultural Society of SC
The Agricultural Society of SC is a private foundation, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $113K.
The Agricultural Society of SC at a glance
In short: The Agricultural Society of SC gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $6,111
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,490,296
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Agricultural Society of SC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemson University Costal Research ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Agricultural Society of SC gives
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Costal Research Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Clemson University Costal Research Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Green Heart Project Charleston, SC | Unrestriced | $7,000 |
| Clemson University College of Agric Clemson, SC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Clemson University College of Agric Clemson, SC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Santee Delta Project West Columbia, SC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| McClellanville Community Foundation McClellanville, SC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,490,296 | $164,698 | $111,307 | $55,000 | 9 | $55,000 | $112,826 | $69,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Agricultural Society of SC reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Agricultural Society of SC is led by Randell C. Stoney Jr., President on the 2025 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randell C. Stoney Jr.
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ward
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addison Ingle
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Drury
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coteworth Simons
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crayton Walters
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Gilbreath
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias Parker
Past President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Fishburne
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Frampton III
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Barnwell
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Wilson
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Blessing
Charleston D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Agricultural Society of SC
How much does The Agricultural Society of SC give each year?
The Agricultural Society of SC gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Agricultural Society of SC's typical grant size?
The Agricultural Society of SC's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Agricultural Society of SC give grants?
The Agricultural Society of SC gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (4 grants) and Clemson, SC (3 grants).
Does The Agricultural Society of SC give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Agricultural Society of SC's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Agricultural Society of SC's largest grantees?
The Agricultural Society of SC's largest 2025 grantees include Clemson University Costal Research ($30,000 across 2 grants), The Green Heart Project ($7,000) and Clemson University College of Agric ($7,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Agricultural Society of SC?
The Agricultural Society of SC reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Agricultural Society of SC's EIN?
The Agricultural Society of SC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-4059506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
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