The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man is a private foundation based in Georgetown, South Carolina. It makes gifts and pledges to other organizations; its 2024 filing says it does not significantly participate in direct charitable activities and has no program-related investments.
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man at a glance
In short: The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man gave $50K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,325
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,145
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $182,339
- -10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit written materials to WF Pate Jr at least 30 days before the funds are needed. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- At least 30 days before the funds are needed.
- Deadline
- At least 30 days before the funds are needed.
- Contact
Application contact: Wf Pate Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 458, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: (843) 546-8209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Musc Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 4% to Tennessee, 4% to North Carolina, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) 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 $750; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musc Foundation Charleston, SC | Annual Funding | $11,000 |
| South Carolina Christian Foundation Spartanburg, SC | Annual Funding | $10,000 |
| Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church Georgetown, SC | Annual Funding | $6,100 |
| Musc Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Charleston, SC | Annual Funding | $4,000 |
| Low Country Prep School Pawleys Island, SC | Annual Funding | $3,000 |
| Harbor Historical Association Georgetown, SC | Annual Funding | $2,250 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Annual Funding | $2,225 |
| Pawleys Island Community Church Pawleys Island, SC | Annual Funding | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Upstate Chapter Charlotte, NC | Annual Funding | $2,000 |
| Wallace Pate Foundation Georgetwon, SC | Annual Funding | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,339 | $32,940 | $53,731 | $50,325 | 16 | $50,325 | $29,534 | $56,048 |
| 2024 | $203,130 | $24,892 | $45,745 | $42,375 | 15 | $42,375 | $21,522 | $50,509 |
| 2023 | $223,983 | $-2,395 | $47,089 | $44,150 | 16 | $44,150 | $13,920 | $42,356 |
| 2022 | $273,467 | $16,906 | $46,810 | $42,300 | 14 | $42,300 | $12,396 | $44,737 |
| 2021 | $303,371 | $18,876 | $38,048 | $35,500 | 13 | — | $16,328 | $42,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including a hospital foundation, a Christian foundation, a church, a school, a historical association, a college, and a conservation organization. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s own mission.
The South Carolina Christian Foundation says it works to advance biblical stewardship and philanthropy. The Harbor Historical Association says it preserves and promotes South Carolina and Georgetown maritime history. Ducks Unlimited says it conserves and restores wetlands and associated habitats. Wofford College describes itself as a liberal arts institution. The Village Group says it supports Georgetown County youth and families with education and career readiness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $50,325. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed recipients included MUSC Foundation ($11,000), South Carolina Christian Foundation ($10,000), Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church ($6,100), MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital ($4,000), Low Country Prep School ($3,000), Harbor Historical Association ($2,250), Ducks Unlimited ($2,225), and Wofford College ($2,000). The Village Group also reported receiving $500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John M Pate, Wallace F Pate Jr, Stella P Ford, Dorothy P Pate, and Beckham P Dunbar as trustees.
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beckham P. Dunbar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John M. Pate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stella P. Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wallace F. Pate Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dorothy P. Pate
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy P. Bridgers (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man
How much does The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man give each year?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man gave $50K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 15 grants.
What is The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's typical grant size?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,145, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man give grants?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man gives mostly in South Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, SC (5 grants), Spartanburg, SC (3 grants), Charleston, SC (2 grants) and Pawleys Island, SC (2 grants).
Does The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Funding" (16 grants).
Who are The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's largest grantees?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's largest 2025 grantees include Musc Foundation ($11,000), South Carolina Christian Foundation ($10,000) and Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church ($6,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man reported $182K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a hospital foundation, a Christian foundation, a church, a school, a historical association, a college, and a conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man?
The 2024 filing says to submit written materials to WF Pate Jr at least 30 days before the funds are needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's EIN?
The Wallace F Pate Sr Fellow Man's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0998635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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