TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BY ENCOURAGING ALUMNI AND FRIENDS TO PROVIDE PRIVATE FUNDS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S BENEFIT, TO MANAGE THOSE ASSETS, AND TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OBJECTIVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.9M
+24.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.5M
+24.2% YoY
About Winthrop University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Winthrop University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ROCK HILL, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.9M. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,630,830 | $82,758,177 | $73,833,927 |
| Revenue | $7,744,181 | $5,235,855 | $6,254,328 |
| Expenses | $6,386,723 | $5,212,301 | $4,646,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,384,602 | $1,855,162 | $3,496,161 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Winthrop University ($4,914,549), Alumni Assoc of Win Univ ($29,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMNI ASSOC OF WIN UNIV ROCK HILL, SC | OPERATING EXPENSES | $29,000 |
| WINTHROP UNIVERSITY ROCK HILL, SC | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,914,549 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Edward Serna | University Pres. | 10 | $180,000 |
| Mrs Robin Embry | Executive Dir. | 40 | $129,671 |
| Mr Claude Close | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Bob Breakfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Chelsea Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Mrs Linda Warner | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mr Eric Kleman | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Andy Popenfoose | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Matt Dosch | Director | 1 | — |
| Mrs Terry Grayson-Caprio | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mr Creighton Hayes | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Chris Tidwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Mrs Suzanne Harnois | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Sylvester Owens | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Dr Sue Rex | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Andy Wilson | President | 1 | — |
| Mr Harry Emerson | Director | 1 | — |
| Mrs Casey Ferri | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Scott Melton | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop University Foundation?
Winthrop University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ROCK HILL, SC. It holds $92.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Winthrop University Foundation?
As of 2024, Winthrop University Foundation holds $92.6M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $4.9M in 2024.
Where does Winthrop University Foundation operate?
Winthrop University Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does Winthrop University Foundation award?
In 2024, Winthrop University Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $2.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Winthrop University Foundation's EIN?
Winthrop University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7378001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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