The Peabody Foundation
The Peabody Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $354K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Peabody Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peabody Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,114
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,023
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $353,831
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Peabody Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Underpriviunderprivledged Children's Christmas Party & Gifts ($15K). Together the top 4 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peabody Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% 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 $30K (2023) to $148K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Underpriviunderprivledged Children's Christmas Party & Gifts Greenville, SC | Childrenschristmasparty | $15,114 |
| The Salvation Army Greenville, SC | Community FD | $10,000 |
| Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery Greenville, SC | Art Education Program | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA | Educationscholarships | $5,000 |
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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 | $353,831 | $13,636 | $47,892 | $40,114 | 5 | $4,962 |
| 2023 | $411,906 | $13,087 | $47,911 | $29,594 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $507,871 | $14,003 | $52,005 | $40,408 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $550,722 | $20,747 | $77,924 | $66,196 | 12 | $56,437 |
| 2020 | $551,459 | $21,671 | $167,338 | $147,956 | 12 | $370,598 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peabody Foundation is led by Alan Peabody, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Peabody
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Groves
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dr's Steve Abbie Freeman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. M. Charles Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. M. Kyle Marcheck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: M. M. William Cain (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Peabody Foundation
How much does The Peabody Foundation give each year?
The Peabody Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is The Peabody Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peabody Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,023, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Peabody Foundation give grants?
The Peabody Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (3 grants).
Does The Peabody Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Peabody Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Peabody Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peabody Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Underpriviunderprivledged Children's Christmas Party & Gifts ($15,114), The Salvation Army ($10,000) and Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peabody Foundation?
The Peabody Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is The Peabody Foundation?
The Peabody Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $354K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Peabody Foundation's EIN?
The Peabody Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1060450. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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