Private foundation · EIN 57-0822180 · Simpsonville, South Carolina

Ralph and Virginia Hendricks 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: 25 grants paid, $931K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$931K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCScholarships$150K
USC Upstate Endowed ScholarshipSpartanburg, SCScholarship$150K
Salvation ArmyGreenville, SCUnrestricted$100K
Greenville Technical FoundationGreenville, SCScholarships$100K
Anderson UniversityAnderson, SCScholarships$100K
North Greenville UniversityTaylors, SCScholarships$75K
Furman UniversityGreenville, SCScholarships$50K
Greenville Rescue MissionGreenville, SCUnrestricted$30K
Greenville Technical FoundationGreenville, SCUnrestricted$25K
Meals on WheelsGreenville, SCUnrestricted$20K
Home With a HeartLiberty, SCUnrestricted$15K
Center for Community ServicesSimpsonville, SCUnrestricted$15K
A Home for MeSimpsonville, SCUnrestricted$15K
Rotary Club of Simpsonville FoundatSimpsonville, SCRent$14K
The Children's MuseumGreenville, SCUnrestricted$10K
USC Upstate Endowed ScholarshipSpartanburg, SCScholarship$10K
Greenville Free Medical ClinicGreenville, SCUnrestricted$10K
Young LifeGreenville, SCUnrestricted$8,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesGreenville, SCUnrestricted$6,000
Simpsonville FIRST Baptist ChurchSimpsonville, SCMissions$5,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaGreenville, SCUnrestricted$5,000
Prisma Health YMCASimpsonville, SCUnrestricted$5,000
White Horse MissionsSimpsonville, SCMissions$5,000
Amazing JourneyGeorgetown, SCUnrestricted$4,000
Friends of the Little White HouseSimpsonville, SCUnrestricted$4,000

About this foundation

Ralph and Virginia Hendricks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Simpsonville, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Ralph and Virginia Hendricks 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 Ralph and Virginia Hendricks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $931K across 25 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ralph and Virginia Hendricks Foundation give?

South Carolina (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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