The Suitt Foundation
The Suitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Clinton, South Carolina. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated its status after distributing all its net assets to an organization with a determination letter described in Section 509(a)(1); it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Suitt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Suitt Foundation gave $109K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. 88% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $108,818
- +1860.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,801
- +1125.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 88% first-time grantees (14 of 16, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (88% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Suitt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1215, Clinton, SC 29325
Phone: (864) 766-6027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Suitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($45K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 9% to Virginia, 2% to Georgia, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Suitt Foundation open to new grantees?
88%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 14 of 16 grantees (88%) 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 $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 13% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $109K (2021). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $44,818 |
| Presbyterian College Scotsman Club Clinton, SC | Operating Costs | $16,000 |
| Gateway Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $10,000 |
| National Alliance for Mental Health Arlington, VA | Operating Costs | $10,000 |
| Greenville Theatre Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $10,000 |
| Upstate Forever Spartanburg, SC | Operating Costs | $6,000 |
| Switch SC Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | Operating Costs | $2,000 |
| Safe Harbor Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $1,000 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts Greenville, SC | Operating Costs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,000 | $111,319 | $108,818 | 16 | $108,818 | — | — |
| 2020 | $109,319 | $67,684 | $6,394 | $5,550 | 10 | — | $67,684 | $3,181 |
| 2019 | $48,029 | $5,388 | $4,071 | $3,115 | 20 | — | $1,688 | $4,593 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations in areas including arts and culture, conservation, mental health, community services, and health research. For example, Greenville Theatre describes its mission as providing high-quality theatre and enriching the cultural landscape of Upstate South Carolina. Upstate Forever describes its mission as protecting critical lands, waters, and the unique character of the Upstate. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $108,818. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $44,818, with a median grant of $1,500. The listed grants were designated for operating costs.
The largest awards included $44,818 to First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, $16,000 to the Presbyterian College Scotsman Club in Clinton, and $10,000 each to Gateway, National Alliance for Mental Health, and Greenville Theatre. Other listed recipients included Upstate Forever ($6,000), Switch SC ($2,000), and Boys and Girls Club of America ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists T Howard Suitt Jr as treasurer.
The Suitt Foundation's only listed officer is T. Howard Suitt Jr., Treasurer on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
T. Howard Suitt Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: T. Howard Suitt (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Suitt Foundation
How much does The Suitt Foundation give each year?
The Suitt Foundation gave $109K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 10 grants.
What is The Suitt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Suitt Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,801, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Suitt Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Suitt Foundation give grants?
The Suitt Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (11 grants).
Does The Suitt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Suitt Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Suitt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Suitt Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($44,818), Presbyterian College Scotsman Club ($16,000) and Gateway ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Suitt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations in areas including arts and culture, conservation, mental health, community services, and health research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Suitt Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Suitt Foundation's EIN?
The Suitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0857883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does The Suitt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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