The McLeigh Foundation
The McLeigh Foundation is a private foundation based in Hollywood, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing lists 12 grants totaling $25,008, all reported with the purpose “DONATION”; recipients included churches, ministries, and charitable organizations.
The McLeigh Foundation at a glance
In short: The McLeigh Foundation gave $25K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,008
- +331.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,084
- +115.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $115,398
- -15.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The McLeigh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5205 Cove Oak Lane, Hollywood, SC 29449
Phone: (803) 920-4747
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McLeigh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Seacoast Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 5% to Kentucky, and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McLeigh Foundation gives
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 411% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $25K (2026). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seacoast Church Mt Pleasant, SC | Donation | $13,700 |
| The Counseling Center of Seacoast Mt Pleasant, SC | Donation | $2,400 |
| Epworth Childrens Home Columbia, SC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Resurrection Health Charleston, SC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone Church Orangeburg, SC | Donation | $1,200 |
| Francis Asbury Society Wilmore, KY | Donationdonation | $1,200 |
| Catch the Vision International Orangeburg, SC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Song Sermon Ministries Dunwoody, GA | Donation | $600 |
| Camp Happy Days Charleston, SC | Donation | $258 |
| ETV Endowment Spartanburg, SC | Donation | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $115,398 | $6,353 | $26,175 | $25,008 | 12 | $25,008 | $6,675 | $6,086 |
| 2025 | $135,750 | $55,388 | $6,678 | $5,800 | 6 | $5,800 | $5,911 | $5,355 |
| 2024 | $87,041 | $4,160 | $2,534 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 | $4,160 | $4,132 |
| 2023 | $85,415 | $-5,944 | $15,795 | $14,700 | 7 | $14,700 | $2,799 | $4,703 |
| 2022 | $107,154 | $5,172 | $9,209 | $8,554 | 5 | $8,554 | $2,672 | $5,291 |
| 2021 | $111,934 | $17,431 | $7,339 | $5,982 | 8 | — | $17,431 | $5,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McLeigh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes child and family well-being, Christian evangelism and discipleship, community development and Christian training initiatives, and recreational and therapeutic support for children with cancer and their families. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $25,008. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $13,700, with a median of $1,100. The largest grants were $13,700 to Seacoast Church, $2,400 to The Counseling Center of Seacoast, and $2,000 each to Epworth Children’s Home and Resurrection Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harvey M. Williamson Jr. is listed as a director on the 2026 filing.
The McLeigh Foundation is led by Harvey M. Williamson Jr., Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Harvey M. Williamson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 McLeigh Foundation
How much does The McLeigh Foundation give each year?
The McLeigh Foundation gave $25K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is The McLeigh Foundation's typical grant size?
The McLeigh Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,084, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McLeigh Foundation give grants?
The McLeigh Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orangeburg, SC (3 grants), Mt Pleasant, SC (2 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The McLeigh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The McLeigh Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are The McLeigh Foundation's largest grantees?
The McLeigh Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Seacoast Church ($13,700), The Counseling Center of Seacoast ($2,400) and Epworth Childrens Home ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The McLeigh Foundation?
The McLeigh Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McLeigh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McLeigh Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 McLeigh Foundation's EIN?
The McLeigh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0538592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The McLeigh Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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