The Paul and Margaret Porter
The Paul and Margaret Porter Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Established in September 1977, the foundation operates as a company-sponsored foundation dedicated to supporting community organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
+19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$308K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
37
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation advocates for community well-being by partnering with organizations that provide education, social services, medical and palliative care essential to lifelong security and dignity. The foundation envisions a world where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity, achieve personally, and contribute meaningfully.
Primary funding priorities include:
- K-12 and higher education
- Libraries and arts and culture organizations
- Health and medical services
- Human services and social services
- Medical and palliative care
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, with typical awards falling within this range. Recent grant activity demonstrates a commitment to local community needs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its giving in:
- Cleveland and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina
- Central Kentucky
- Baltimore and Central Maryland
- Central Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,319,158
- Total Giving: $307,500
- Total Revenues: $1,608,479
- Total Expenses: $430,309
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.13 Million
- Revenue: $433,000
- Expenses: $452,000
- Total Liabilities: $122,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,319,158 | $6,133,157 | $6,095,953 |
| Revenue | $1,608,479 | $433,106 | $152,457 |
| Expenses | $430,309 | $452,003 | $472,192 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $349,185 | $362,157 | $360,663 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,530,675 | $371,460 | $103,553 |
| Distributable Amount | $367,880 | $347,946 | $362,088 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
175 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
Laurie Bostian is identified as a key figure with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN PORTER WARLICK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA PORTER TAYLOR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SCOTT PORTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| J WILLIAM PORTER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 611 Kingston Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715-6863
Phone: 704-756-2091
Website: porterfoundation.org
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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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