The Abney Foundation concentrates its support on local higher-education scholarship endowments and a small number of large, place-based gifts. Grants are directed primarily to colleges, university-affiliated scholarship funds, and one notable faith-based recipient, showing a mix of education and community/religious giving within South Carolina.
Abney Foundation’s giving is defined by long-term scholarship endowments at South Carolina colleges and university-affiliated funds, paired with occasional large local gifts for community and faith-based work. Across recent grants, higher education absorbs most of the foundation’s attention, especially in Anderson and the Upstate, while a smaller share reaches organizations serving health, social services, and cultural needs. The pattern is visible in repeated support for Anderson University and Clemson University, both funded through scholarship endowments in multiple years. Claflin University also appears more than once, again through scholarship-endowment support, showing that the foundation’s education giving is not limited to one campus or one year. Beyond higher education, Abney Foundation has made substantial place-based grants to Second Chance Church in Anderson and to Muschollings Cancer Center in Charleston, indicating that it uses both endowment-style commitments and general support to back institutions rooted in South Carolina communities. Its overall profile is local, with nearly all grants staying in the state.
Higher education is the core of Abney Foundation’s grantmaking. Recent scholarship-endowment support went to Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, Clemson University in Clemson, and The Citadel in Charleston, all through named endowment or scholarship funding. The foundation also supports university-based scholarship work at Anderson University in Anderson and Claflin University in Orangeburg, reinforcing a statewide college pattern within South Carolina. In faith and community support, Second Chance Church in Anderson received general support in multiple recent grants, including one of the largest awards in the file. Health-related giving appears through Muschollings Cancer Center in Charleston, where grants were directed to scholarship-endowment purposes. The foundation also makes room for local general support, including Anderson County Paws in Anderson.
Abney Foundation’s typical grants cluster at $10,000 for the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, but its recent files also include much larger endowment and general-support commitments. The grant record shows repeat recipients across multiple years, especially colleges and universities receiving scholarship-endowment support, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private foundation with annual grants of $6,198,500 and total assets of $51,281,323. It also funds individuals through its scholarship programs. Unsolicited applications are accepted through its Abney Scholarships and general grantmaking programs.
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$51.3M
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Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants (six total) with multiple multi-hundred-thousand dollar gifts; repeated support for scholarship endowments and several repeat grantees, focused on local/regional institutions rather than broad, national giving.
Notable grantees: Muschollings Cancer Center, Second Chance Church, Clemson University, Anderson University, Tri-County (community/technical college)
Abney Foundation gives locally: 98% of grants go to recipients in South Carolina, and the grant record is entirely U.S.-based. Anderson appears frequently because of the foundation’s scholarship and community support there, including recipients in Anderson and Pendleton in the Upstate. Charleston, Clemson, Orangeburg, Spartanburg, Clinton, Central, and Greenwood also appear repeatedly among recipient locations. The pattern is South Carolina-centered rather than national or multi-country.
The foundation supports higher education, education, health, social services, and cultural affairs. Recent grants show a strong emphasis on scholarship endowments for colleges and universities, with additional general support for local community and faith-based organizations.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals through its scholarship programs, including Abney Scholarships and higher-education support. Its grant programs also describe scholarship awards for students as a core activity.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger endowment commitments, including several six-figure grants.
Yes. The foundation’s giving is local, and 98% of grants go to recipients in South Carolina. Its recent recipient list is concentrated in cities such as Anderson, Charleston, Clemson, Pendleton, Orangeburg, Spartanburg, Clinton, Central, and Greenwood.
Yes. The Abney Scholarships program and the general grantmaking programs both accept unsolicited applications, including grants for charitable organizations under 501(c)(3) status.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Abney Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Charitable organizations recognized under IRS code 501(c)(3). The foundation does not make grants to individuals.
Deadline: Grant proposals are due in the Foundation's office on the first Monday in November by 4:00 PM (annual deadline).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI-COUNTY | PENDLETON, SC | $200,000 | 2025 | ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
| TRI-COUNTY | PENDLETON, SC | $200,000 | 2025 | ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANDERSON UNIVERSITY | ANDERSON, SC | $150,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| SECOND CHANCE CHURCH | ANDERSON, SC | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SECOND CHANCE CHURCH | ANDERSON, SC | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANDERSON UNIVERSITY | ANDERSON, SC | $150,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY | ORANGEBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| THE CITADEL | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| WOFFORD COLLEGE | SPARTANBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY | ORANGEBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | CLINTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT |
| WOFFORD COLLEGE | SPARTANBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| LANDER UNIVERSITY | GREENWOOD, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| CONVERSE UNIVERSITY | SPARTANBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | CLINTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT |
| CONVERSE UNIVERSITY | SPARTANBURG, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| LANDER UNIVERSITY | GREENWOOD, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| THE CITADEL | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT |
| INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANDERSON COUNTY PAWS | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | STAFFING NEEDS |
| ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF |
| ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF |
| ANDERSON COUNTY PAWS | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | STAFFING NEEDS |
| INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANDERSON FREE CLINIC | ANDERSON, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ANDERSON, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ANDERSON, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANDERSON FREE CLINIC | ANDERSON, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | ANDERSON, SC | $25,000 | 2025 | RAW FOOD BUDGET |
| FIRST LIGHT | ANDERSON, SC | $25,000 | 2025 | FACILITY DOG PROGRAM |
| FIRST LIGHT | ANDERSON, SC | $25,000 | 2025 | FACILITY DOG PROGRAM |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | ANDERSON, SC | $25,000 | 2025 | RAW FOOD BUDGET |
| ANDERSON SCHOOL DIST 5 | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | ASST FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS |
| ROCKY RIVER CONSERVANCY | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH | GREENWOOD, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE BRIDGE CENTER RECOVERY | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | LAND PURCHASE |
| CANCER ASSOC OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | CANCER CARE PROGRAM |
| ANDERSON SCHOOL DIST 5 | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | ASST FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS |
| CANCER ASSOC OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | CANCER CARE PROGRAM |
| SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH | GREENWOOD, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE BRIDGE CENTER RECOVERY | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | LAND PURCHASE |
| ROCKY RIVER CONSERVANCY | ANDERSON, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES | ANDERSON, SC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ETV ENDOWMENT OF SC | SPARTANBURG, SC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING |
| HOSPICE OF THE UPSTATE | ANDERSON, SC | $15,000 | 2025 | CERTIFICATION PROGRAM |
| HOSPICE OF THE UPSTATE | ANDERSON, SC | $15,000 | 2025 | CERTIFICATION PROGRAM |
TRI-COUNTY
$200,000ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
TRI-COUNTY
$200,000ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
SECOND CHANCE CHURCH
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SECOND CHANCE CHURCH
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
THE CITADEL
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT
LANDER UNIVERSITY
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT
LANDER UNIVERSITY
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
THE CITADEL
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ANDERSON COUNTY PAWS
$50,000STAFFING NEEDS
ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN
$50,000HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN
$50,000HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
ANDERSON COUNTY PAWS
$50,000STAFFING NEEDS
INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ANDERSON FREE CLINIC
$30,000HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME
THE SALVATION ARMY
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ANDERSON FREE CLINIC
$30,000HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME
MEALS ON WHEELS
$25,000RAW FOOD BUDGET
FIRST LIGHT
$25,000FACILITY DOG PROGRAM
FIRST LIGHT
$25,000FACILITY DOG PROGRAM
MEALS ON WHEELS
$25,000RAW FOOD BUDGET
ANDERSON SCHOOL DIST 5
$20,000ASST FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS
ROCKY RIVER CONSERVANCY
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE BRIDGE CENTER RECOVERY
$20,000LAND PURCHASE
CANCER ASSOC OF ANDERSON
$20,000CANCER CARE PROGRAM
ANDERSON SCHOOL DIST 5
$20,000ASST FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS
CANCER ASSOC OF ANDERSON
$20,000CANCER CARE PROGRAM
SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE BRIDGE CENTER RECOVERY
$20,000LAND PURCHASE
ROCKY RIVER CONSERVANCY
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ETV ENDOWMENT OF SC
$15,000CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING
HOSPICE OF THE UPSTATE
$15,000CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
HOSPICE OF THE UPSTATE
$15,000CERTIFICATION PROGRAM