The Bailey Foundation
The Bailey Foundation is a private foundation based in Clinton, South Carolina. Its 2025 grants went to organizations and educational institutions, including community, human-services, health-care, and cultural organizations, as well as scholarship recipients.
The Bailey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bailey Foundation gave $370K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $369,576
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,213
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,049,726
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (93% 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 The Bailey Foundation
- How to Apply
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Request forms from Robert S. Link Jr., administrator. The filing lists an April 15 deadline for scholarships in the applicant’s senior year of high school and an October 1 deadline for organizations. These deadlines come from the 2024 filing; the April 15, 2026 scholarship deadline has passed. The organizational deadline is listed as “October 1 of EAC” in the filing, so the complete wording is unclear.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert S Link Jr Administrator
Mailing address: PO Box 1215, Clinton, SC 29325
Phone: (864) 766-6027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bailey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemson University ($40K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 218 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates 93% of grant dollars to South Carolina, 4% to North Carolina, and 1% each to the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Virginia. The foundation’s stated restriction for organizational grant requests is that applicants operate in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bailey Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 37 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $317K (2023) to $422K (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County Community Foundation Clinton, SC | Grants Program | $36,485 |
| City of Clinton Clinton, SC | Grant Payment | $30,000 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Grant Payment | $20,000 |
| SC Independent Colleges & Universit Columbia, SC | Grant Payment | $20,000 |
| United Way of Laurens County Clinton, SC | Grant Payment | $20,000 |
| Open Door Christian Center Clinton, SC | Grant Payment | $16,500 |
| Clinton Family YMCA Clinton, SC | Grant Payment | $15,500 |
| Laurens County Museum Association Laurens, SC | Grant Payment | $15,000 |
| Laurens County Clinton Library Clinton, SC | Grants Program | $13,515 |
| Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic Clinton, SC | Grant Payments | $10,476 |
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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 | $5,049,726 | $530,732 | $431,635 | $369,576 | 45 | $369,576 | $130,528 | $342,863 |
| 2024 | $4,950,629 | $555,957 | $471,337 | $414,730 | 54 | $414,730 | $98,399 | $318,324 |
| 2023 | $4,866,009 | $88,086 | $370,265 | $316,824 | 43 | $316,824 | $94,056 | $300,417 |
| 2022 | $5,148,188 | $1,188,207 | $482,506 | $421,720 | 43 | $421,720 | $97,039 | $323,754 |
| 2021 | $4,442,487 | $250,016 | $387,452 | $340,173 | 33 | — | $196,287 | $283,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bailey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Laurens County Community Foundation describes its mission as building a publicly funded endowment for the improvement of Laurens County; United Way of Laurens County says it provides basic necessities to people in need; and Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic says it provides free medical care, medications, and pastoral counsel to Laurens County residents who cannot afford care and lack government help or private insurance. The Laurens County Museum Association says it preserves local history and operates a museum. The grants also include payments to colleges and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $369,576. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $36,485, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $36,485 to Laurens County Community Foundation, $30,000 to the City of Clinton, $20,000 each to Presbyterian College, SC Independent Colleges & Universities, and United Way of Laurens County, and $16,500 to Open Door Christian Center. It also reported two $10,000 scholarships paid to Clemson University.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Robert S. Link Jr. as administrator and says forms are supplied upon request. Organizational grant requests are limited to organizations operating in Laurens County, South Carolina. Scholarship restrictions are noted in an attachment, but those details are not provided here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norman W. Dixon, Martin S. Cornelson, Scott M. Cornelson, Corrine Dixon Dunn, Betty James Mongomery, R. Fleming Patterson III, Mary Ellen Suitt-Barnwell, James L. Switzer Jr., and Toccoa Bailey Switzer as members of the advisory committee. Robert S. Link Jr. is listed as administrator.
The Bailey Foundation's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tnb Financial Services
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$41K (2021) → $49K (2025)
James L. Switzer Jr.
Advisory Com
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Martin S. Cornelson
Advisory Com
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Norman W. Dixon
Advisory Com
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Fleming Patterson III
Advisory Com
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert S. Link Jr.
Administrator
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Toccoa Bailey Switzer
Advisory Com
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Betty James Mongomery
Advisory Com
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Corrine Dixon Dunn
Advisory Com
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Suitt-Barnwell
Advisory Com
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Scott M. Cornelson
Advisory Com
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bailey Dixon (2021–2024) — Advisory Com
- Former: Walter S. Mongomery Jr. (2021–2024) — Advisory Com
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $49K, to TNB Financial Services (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Bailey Foundation
How much does The Bailey Foundation give each year?
The Bailey Foundation gave $370K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $415K across 54 grants.
What is The Bailey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bailey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,213, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bailey Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Bailey Foundation give grants?
The Bailey Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, SC (15 grants), Columbia, SC (5 grants), Clemson, SC (4 grants) and Laurens, SC (4 grants).
Does The Bailey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Bailey Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gifts Program" (14 grants), "Grant Payment" (9 grants) and "Grants Program" (8 grants).
Who are The Bailey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bailey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Clemson University ($40,000 across 4 grants), Laurens County Community Foundation ($36,485) and City of Clinton ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bailey Foundation?
The Bailey Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $343K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bailey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bailey Foundation?
Request forms from Robert S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bailey Foundation's EIN?
The Bailey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6018387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Bailey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bailey-foundation-morg_c93aaa182b9b47278592e4b7892a888c
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