Private foundation · EIN 26-2934918 · Seneca, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $93K total, median $1,000. 88% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$93K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in SC
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oconee Medical Center FoundationSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$26K
Clemson University FoundationClemson, SCDeborah b. dubose endowed scholarship$20K
Saint Mark MethodistSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$11K
FIRST Tee Upstate - Oconee CountyGreenville, SCProvide support to worthy charity$5,000
Grace's ClosetWalhalla, SCProvide support to worth charity$3,000
Holly Springs Baptist ChurchWestminster, SCProvide support to worthy charity$3,000
Oconee County Humane SocietyWest Union, SCProvide support to worthy charity$2,500
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAProvide support to worthy charity$2,500
Upstate Warrior SolutionClemson, SCProvide support to worthy charity$2,500
Etv Endowment of ScSpartanburg, SCProvide support to worthy charity$2,000
Wild Hearts Equine TherapySeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$2,000
Seneca Rotary Education FoundationSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,200
American Red CrossWashington, DCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Dot's KitchenWestminster, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Golden Corner Food PantrySeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Ride to Work MinistrySeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Ripple of OneSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Seneca Sertoma ClubSeneca, SCProvide support to worth charity$1,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALProvide support to worthy charitybuilding project$1,000
Upstate ForeverGreenville, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Oconee United MinistriesSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$1,000
Emerson Rose FoundationClemson, SCProvide support to worthy charity$750
Helen's HugsClemson, SCProvide support to worthy charity$500
Izzie's PondLiberty, SCProvide support to worthy charity$500
Lachlan Tannery FoundationSeneca, SCProvide support to worthy charity$500
Peace CenterGreenville, SCProvide support to worthy charity$500

By state: South Carolina 23 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seneca, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $93K across 26 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Wayne & Pauline Thrift Family Foundation give?

South Carolina (23 grants), California (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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