The McAlister Foundation is a private non-operating foundation established in 2000 and based in Laurens, South Carolina. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a charitable trust focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$445K
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports charitable causes. Primary funding interests include:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building
- Educational initiatives
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina, with a particular emphasis on the Laurens area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $7,469,346 (as of most recent filing)
- Total Annual Giving: $444,740
- Tax-Exempt Status: Unconditional exemption granted March 2002
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,469,346 | $6,873,804 | $6,608,348 |
| Revenue | $222,918 | $130,866 | $266,843 |
| Expenses | $482,228 | $457,438 | $435,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $450,840 | $430,937 | $406,985 |
| Net Investment Income | $194,179 | $126,492 | $242,598 |
| Distributable Amount | $350,501 | $343,538 | $335,757 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul W. McAlister is listed as a key contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT D MCALISTER Jr TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALBERT D MCALISTER SR TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAMES A COLEMAN TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
| KATIE M FORSYTH TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $500 |
| CAMILLE MCALISTER | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 247, 330 Church Street, Laurens, SC 29360-0247
- Phone: 864-984-0581
- EIN: 57-1112302
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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