The Grier Family Foundation Inc
The Grier Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, colleges, and other organizations in South Carolina and nearby states.
The Grier Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Grier Family Foundation Inc gave $54K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,850
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,366
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $625
- Total assets
- $315,281
- -47.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (89% 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 Grier Family 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: 113 W Augusta Place, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: (864) 467-0110
Website: https://www.grierfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grier Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Presbyterian Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 8% to North Carolina, 2% to Georgia, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Grier Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2025) to $86K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | Contribution | $19,000 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Annual Contribution | $11,000 |
| Erskine College Due West, SC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Thornwell Home & School Clinton, SC | PLEDGE | $6,400 |
| Bonclarken Conference Center Flat Rock, NC | Endowment Matching | $3,500 |
| Center for Developmental Services Greenville, SC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Fdn Atlanta, GA | Parents Fund | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Heritage Center Montreat, NC | Memorial Gift | $1,000 |
| Jekyll Island United Methodist Chur Jekyll Island, GA | Contribution | $250 |
| Bethany Associate Reformed Presbyte Clover, SC | Memorial Gift | $100 |
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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 | $315,281 | $22,105 | $114,076 | $53,850 | 16 | $53,850 | — | $56,289 |
| 2024 | $595,531 | $27,409 | $129,467 | $66,600 | 21 | $66,600 | — | $55,146 |
| 2023 | $594,843 | $31,426 | $118,317 | $62,150 | 14 | $62,150 | — | $53,474 |
| 2022 | $599,681 | $39,654 | $123,283 | $86,000 | 17 | $86,000 | $2,371 | $69,359 |
| 2021 | $598,641 | $40,557 | $85,400 | $62,000 | 7 | $62,000 | $17,157 | $77,841 |
| 2020 | $595,090 | $52,565 | $111,679 | $82,254 | 13 | — | $23,140 | $60,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grier Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 included contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian College, and Erskine College, as well as support for Thornwell Home & School and Bonclarken Conference Center.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Westminster Presbyterian Church says it receives gifts for distribution in furtherance of the church’s programs. Presbyterian College describes its purpose as developing students’ mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities within the framework of Christian faith. The Presbyterian Heritage Center says it educates people about the history and heritage of Presbyterian and Reformed churches. The Center for Developmental Services says it coordinates providers to help meet the needs of families with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $53,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $19,000, with a median of $625.
The largest reported grants included $19,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina; $11,000 to Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina; $10,000 to Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina; and $6,400 to Thornwell Home & School in Clinton, South Carolina. Other reported grants included $3,500 to Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, North Carolina, and $1,000 each to the Center for Developmental Services in Greenville, Georgia Institute of Technology Foundation, and the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat, North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Grier and Paul Grier Jr. as directors, and Paul Grier as manager.
The Grier Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Grier Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Grier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Grier
Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Grier Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Grier Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc gave $54K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 21 grants.
What is The Grier Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $625, and its average grant was $3,366, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grier Family Foundation Inc that year got $250 on average.
Where does The Grier Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (2 grants), Clinton, SC (2 grants), Due West, SC (2 grants) and Clover, SC (2 grants).
Does The Grier Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Grier Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Memorial Gift" (8 grants) and "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are The Grier Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($19,000), Presbyterian College ($11,000) and Erskine College ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grier Family Foundation Inc?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc reported $315K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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 does The Grier Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian College, and Erskine College, as well as support for Thornwell Home & School and Bonclarken Conference Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grier Family 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 The Grier Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Grier Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1107203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Grier Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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