Waccamaw Community Foundation

MURRELLS INLET, SC EIN: 56-2121992 Website

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Waccamaw Community Foundation (WCF) is a public charity and community foundation based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Founded in 1999 by local citizens, the organization helps individuals from all walks of life establish charitable funds for the long-term benefit of their communities. WCF operates as a philanthropic organization dedicated to building sustainable philanthropy to strengthen communities in the Waccamaw Region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$38.4M

+15.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

-41.9% YoY

Grant Count

+20.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

-51.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Build and maintain sustainable philanthropy to strengthen communities.

WCF's grantmaking spans the community's broadest areas, including:

Arts and culture
Community development
Education
Environmental efforts
Health initiatives
Human needs and services
Neighborhood development
Religious organizations
Animal welfare
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

WCF dispersed 232 grants and scholarships totaling $2,319,523 in 2024:

Grant Types

and Programs

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

WCF serves a two-county service area encompassing Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina, though grantmaking extends beyond this region. The foundation also funds initiatives in North Carolina and Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $6.3M (88%)

North Carolina $441K (6%)

Utah $182K (3%)

Maryland $60K (1%)

Arizona $38K (1%)

Iowa $35K (0%)

Tennessee $33K (0%)

Ohio $26K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Georgia Iowa Illinois Maryland Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah

Cities

ArdenAshevilleAtlantaBaltimoreBlufftonBlythwoodBooneBristolCentennialCharlestonCharlotteChattanoogaChicagoCincinattiClemsonClintonColumbiaConwayDallasDenmark

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $38,409,782
Total Revenues: $5,009,782
Total Expenses: $2,967,578
Annual Income: $8.6M

Historical Giving:

Since 1999, WCF has awarded more than $27 million in grants (as of recent reporting)
The foundation currently manages more than $42 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$38,409,782	$33,255,334	$28,176,653
Revenue	$5,586,722	$6,543,921	$5,536,720
Expenses	$3,544,518	$4,151,050	$3,419,229
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,208,875	$688,315	$1,072,974
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

5 open opportunities from Waccamaw Community Foundation

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Foundation

Competitive Grants- Waccamaw Community Trust Fund

WACCAMAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund

WACCAMAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

One-time

Foundation

Disaster Relief & Recovery Rapid Grants

WACCAMAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Samaritan's Purse ($350,000), City of Conway ($75,000), First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MCLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION LITTLE RIVER, SC	HEALTH	$15,000
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH INC NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC	ENIVORNMENT	$30,000
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH AREA FOUNDATION NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC	ARTS	$25,000
BELIN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MURRELS INLET, SC	RELIGION	$15,000
LORIS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LORIS, SC	RELIGION	$10,000
GROUND ZERO MINISTRIES INC MYRTLE BEACH, SC	RELIGION	$5,250
TIDELAND GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MURRELS INLET, SC	HEALTH	$18,000
UNITED WAY OF HORRY COUNTY INC MYRTLE BEACH, SC	HUMAN NEEDS	$44,795
COASTAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC CONWAY, SC	EDUCATION	$30,000
COASTAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC CONWAY, SC	EDUCATION	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael L. Mancuso – President & CEO
Robert Hucks – Chair of the Board of Directors
Rick Elliott – Board President (mentioned in earlier context)

The foundation employs 3 staff members.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DENNIS WADE	DIRECTOR	1	—
ROBERT HUCKS II	BOARD VICE CHAIR & CHAIR ELECT	1	—
EMMA RUTH BRITTIAN	DIRECTOR	1	—
CHERYL CAIL	DIRECTOR	1	—
WALLACE EVANS	DIRECTOR	1	—
PHILLIP ANDERSON	VICE CHAIR - GRANTING AND SCHOLARSHIPS	1	—
ERIK FROMM	DIRECTOR	1	—
RICK ELLIOT	BOARD CHAIR	1	—
ALLAN JEFFCOAT	DIRECTOR	1	—
GARY COOPER	VICE CHAIR - DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	1	—
DR DESHAWN ROUSH	DIRECTOR	1	—
MICHAEL MANCUSO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$118,094

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

WCF earned accreditation from the Community Foundations National Standards Board, becoming only the fourth community foundation in South Carolina to achieve this distinction. Fewer than two-thirds of community foundations nationally meet the rigorous requirements for accreditation. The accreditation confirms WCF's compliance with 26 standards covering donor services, resource development, grantmaking, community leadership, and financial and legal accountability.

Waccamaw Community Foundation Awards Grants Benefitting 56 Nonprofit Organizations\

WCF celebrated 25 years of service to the Waccamaw Region, with an event held at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach gathering over 100 donors and fund holders.

Erik Fromm joined the WCF Board of Directors, bringing business experience and commitment to community building.

WCF awarded competitive grants to 56 nonprofit organizations in Horry and Georgetown Counties, supporting initiatives ranging from children's reading programs to support for autism families and disaster cycle services.

Waccamaw Community Foundation Awards Grants Benefitting 56 Nonprofit Organizations\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Waccamaw Community Foundation fund?

**Mission:** Build and maintain sustainable philanthropy to strengthen communities. WCF's grantmaking spans the community's broadest areas, including: • Arts and culture • Community development • Education • Environmental efforts • Health initiatives • Human needs and services • Neighborhood development • Religious organizations • Animal welfare • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Waccamaw Community Foundation?

WCF dispersed 232 grants and scholarships totaling $2,319,523 in 2024: • **Education:** 59 grants totaling $556,269 • **Neighborhood and Community Development:** 19 grants totaling $219,159 • **Human Needs:** 61 grants totaling $712,541 • **Environmental Efforts:** 5 grants totaling $73,925 • **Health Initiatives:** 27 grants totaling $112,902 • **Religious Organizations:** 43 grants totaling $468,159 • **Arts:** 11 grants totaling $78,949 • **Animal Needs:** 6 grants totaling $17,167 • **Other…

Where does Waccamaw Community Foundation make grants?

WCF serves a two-county service area encompassing **Horry and Georgetown Counties** in South Carolina, though grantmaking extends beyond this region. The foundation also funds initiatives in North Carolina and Minnesota.