The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family is a private foundation based in Seneca, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in South Carolina and other states.
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family at a glance
In short: The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family gave $93K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,035
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,578
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,382,563
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (95% 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 Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1408 Cross Creek Drive, Seneca, SC 29678
Phone: (864) 885-7909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oconee Medical Center Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining reported shares went to California (3%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Alabama (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $93K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee Medical Center Foundation Seneca, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $26,250 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | Deborah B. Dubose Endowed Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Saint Mark Methodist Seneca, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $11,335 |
| First Tee Upstate - Oconee County Greenville, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $5,000 |
| Grace's Closet Walhalla, SC | Provide Support to Worth Charity | $3,000 |
| Holly Springs Baptist Church Westminster, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $3,000 |
| Oconee County Humane Society West Union, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $2,500 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution Clemson, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $2,500 |
| ETV Endowment of SC Spartanburg, SC | Provide Support to Worthy Charity | $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 | $1,382,563 | $120,850 | $114,715 | $93,035 | 26 | $93,035 | $100,829 | $66,591 |
| 2024 | $1,378,579 | $58,818 | $97,548 | $81,900 | 28 | $81,900 | $43,769 | $66,449 |
| 2023 | $1,344,530 | $47,066 | $79,705 | $68,250 | 27 | $68,250 | $36,797 | $63,566 |
| 2022 | $1,257,596 | $2,412 | $82,250 | $69,865 | 32 | $69,865 | — | $67,721 |
| 2021 | $1,492,484 | $21,706 | $77,368 | $63,750 | 26 | $63,750 | $9,320 | $70,825 |
| 2020 | $1,388,917 | $184,530 | $73,532 | $64,220 | 31 | — | $176,660 | $64,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clemson University Foundation describes its work as promoting Clemson University’s educational and scientific research purposes and seeking gifts for the university. Upstate Warrior Solution says it coordinates community support for warriors and their families, including housing, employment, education, and healthcare needs. Oconee County Humane Society describes its work as improving animal health and welfare through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter, and other programs.
Other supported organizations describe missions involving pancreatic cancer research and patient advocacy, conservation of South Carolina’s Upstate, food assistance for low-income Oconee County residents, and empowering families to move beyond government assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $93,035. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $26,250, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $26,250 to Oconee Medical Center Foundation, $20,000 to Clemson University Foundation for the Deborah B. DuBose Endowed Scholarship, and $11,335 to Saint Mark Methodist. Other reported grants included $5,000 to First Tee Upstate - Oconee County; $3,000 each to Grace’s Closet and Holly Springs Baptist Church; and $2,500 each to Oconee County Humane Society, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and Upstate Warrior Solution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah B. DuBose as president; Anna D. Gause as secretary; and Lindsay D. Sparks, Robert L. DuBose, and Adam Landau as directors.
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family is led by Deborah B. Dubose, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah B. Dubose
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Landau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay D. Sparks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Dubose
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna D. Gause
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family
How much does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family give each year?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family gave $93K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 28 grants.
What is The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's typical grant size?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,578, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family give grants?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family gives mostly in South Carolina: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seneca, SC (10 grants), Clemson, SC (4 grants), Greenville, SC (3 grants) and Westminster, SC (2 grants).
Does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support to Worthy Charity" (22 grants).
Who are The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's largest grantees?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's largest 2025 grantees include Oconee Medical Center Foundation ($26,250), Clemson University Foundation ($20,000) and Saint Mark Methodist ($11,335), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clemson University Foundation describes its work as promoting Clemson University’s educational and scientific research purposes and seeking gifts for the university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's EIN?
The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2934918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wayne-and-pauline-thrift-family-morg_ee9052c065ed4c148fdbea06c07f74c4
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