The Citadel Brigadier Foundation
To advance the mission of the citadel by generating financial support that provides opportunities for cadet-athletes to succeed in the classroom, on the field, and in life.
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Citadel Brigadier Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.3M), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,310,191
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,310,191
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,310,191
- Total assets
- $38,547,941
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Citadel Brigadier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Citadel ($3.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Citadel Brigadier Foundation gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2023) to $3.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | To fund athletic scholarships for students attending the citadel. | $3,310,191 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,547,941 | $6,731,692 | $5,013,071 | $3,310,191 | 1 | $1,778,379 |
| 2023 | $33,416,454 | $4,466,435 | $3,074,154 | $2,051,786 | 1 | $923,041 |
| 2022 | $29,355,773 | $3,245,286 | $3,171,653 | $2,233,949 | 1 | $-392,098 |
| 2021 | $32,903,960 | $6,222,591 | $2,904,286 | $2,106,285 | 1 | $2,219,636 |
| 2020 | $28,530,394 | $4,377,535 | $3,689,613 | $2,624,285 | 1 | $1,325,789 |
About The Citadel Brigadier Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is led by Russell Frierson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell Frierson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $0 (2024)
J. Richard Sanders Jr.
President
Board Member → President Elect, 2021
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lt Col William R. Culbreath Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Lee
Senior Director & Tcbf
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Jack R. Cunningham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Young IV
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis R. Stephens
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Col Julian G. Frasier III
Board Member
Sargeant at Arms → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K. Wayne Wicker
President Elect
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Fleming-Melton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Scott McKenzie Jr.
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Augustine A. Olalere
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel B. Crosby
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member -, 2023
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James L. Day
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen D. Cartland
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew V. Roughgarden
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Broach Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lt Col R. Alexander Wilkins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Ross Armstrong
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Col John A. Olshefski (2021–2023) — Past President -
- Former: F. Ritchie McQueeney (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: J. Taylor Powell (2021–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Michael R. Armstrong (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lt Col Lorine E. Bergeron III (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Jurney (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Errera (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Errera (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John A. Fisher (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Olshefski (2020) — President
- Former: Julian Frasier (2020) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Lonnie Bergeron (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Capaccio (2020) — Ex-Officio Athletic Director
- Former: Ritchie McQueeney (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ross Armstrong (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott McKenzie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie McNeill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Taylor Powell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Wicker (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Will Culbreath (2020) — President-Elect
- Former: Xaiver Starkes (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Catherine Lee (Senior Director, TCBF).
Frequently asked questions about The Citadel Brigadier Foundation
How much does The Citadel Brigadier Foundation give each year?
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 1 grant.
How large is The Citadel Brigadier Foundation?
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation reported $38.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is The Citadel Brigadier Foundation?
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. It holds $38.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Citadel Brigadier Foundation operate?
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Citadel Brigadier Foundation's EIN?
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6028468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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