How to apply
The request must be in writing Contact: John T Stevens Foundation Steve Wil, P O Box 158, Kershaw, Sc, 8034753655 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Kershaw and lancaster county areas and must qualify as a 501 (c) 3 organization
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of KershawKershaw, SC | Ymca project, tailgate festival, cemetary maintenance, cub scout troop support | $71K |
| Lancaster Children's Home IncLancaster, SC | Replace flooring in girl's cottage, cottage and campus repairs | $30K |
| Mt Calvary Outreach CenterKershaw, SC | Sanctuary a/c, summer enrichment camp | $30K |
| University of South Carolina School of MedicineColumbia, SC | Scholarship | $30K |
| Cross Road Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | Roof repair | $23K |
| New Horizon Community ChurchLancaster, SC | Church expansion | $20K |
| Operation RudolphKershaw, SC | Christmas season support | $20K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kershaw CountyColumbia, SC | Be great academy & jackson teen center | $15K |
| Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw CountyCamden, SC | Annual support | $15K |
| Food for the SoulAbbeville, SC | Building renovations and safety support | $15K |
| Kershaw Area Resource ExchangeKershaw, SC | Home repairs and winterization projects | $15K |
| Lancaster SPCALancaster, SC | Spay and neuter program | $15K |
| North Central High SchoolKershaw, SC | Art and photo equipment, yearbook equipment & hardware | $14K |
| Camden High SchoolCamden, SC | Math class supplies, fellowship of christian athletes summer football camp | $14K |
| Bethany Westville Baptist ChurchWestville, SC | Tailgate ministry | $12K |
| Lancaster County Council of the ArtsLancaster, SC | Summer camp scholarships | $12K |
| Providence Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | Construction of multi-purpose building | $12K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | Disaster relief & lifesaving training | $10K |
| FIRST Kershaw Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | Foundation repair & sign renovation | $10K |
| Kershaw Second Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | New bus | $10K |
| Military Spousal Support CenterFort Jackson, SC | Stuff the bus / field day 2024 | $10K |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | Loan repayment | $10K |
| Sand Hill Missionary Baptist ChurchKershaw, SC | Sancutary renovation costs | $10K |
| United Way of Kershaw CountyCamden, SC | "make it a conversation" summer | $10K |
| Pleasant Grove #2 Ame Zion ChurchKershaw, SC | Internal improvements, new church signage | $9,000 |
| Lancaster County Council on AgingLancaster, SC | Purchase 2 new lars vehicles | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX | Support - palmetto council - lancaster county | $7,000 |
| Christian ServicesLancaster, SC | Food pantry and kin care | $7,000 |
| SistercareCayce, SC | Children's therapeutic program | $6,000 |
| Wateree Elementary SchoolLugoff, SC | Purchase storage building, field trips & misc | $6,000 |
| Carolina Community CareRock Hill, SC | Caring closet | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County School DistrictLancaster, SC | Little free libraries program | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Dixie BaseballLancaster, SC | Facilities upgrade | $5,000 |
| North Central ElementaryKershaw, SC | Academic student programs | $5,000 |
| North Central Middle SchoolKershaw, SC | Club expansion and development | $5,000 |
| Youth ServeKershaw, SC | Summer teen projects | $5,000 |
| Kershaw Chamber of CommerceKershaw, SC | Christmas parade, wreaths across america | $4,550 |
| Camden Middle SchoolCamden, SC | Math and science classroom materials, color run supplis | $4,000 |
| Andrew Jackson High SchoolKershaw, SC | Ffa ag expo trip | $3,000 |
| Kershaw Community Park CouncilCamden, SC | Nature/fitness camps | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolKershaw, SC | Bus transportation | $2,550 |
| Helping Hearts Senior Services IncFlorence, SC | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Camden Elementary SchoolCamden, SC | One school, one book program | $2,000 |
| Doby's Mill Elementary SchoolLugoff, SC | Training materials for teachers | $2,000 |
| Town of Heath SpringsHeath Springs, SC | Independence day parade & summerfest | $2,000 |
| Gum Springs Holiness ChurchTaylors, SC | Scrape repair and repaint sanctuary | $1,500 |
By state: South Carolina 44 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
John T Stevens Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kershaw, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does John T Stevens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The request must be in writing Deadlines: NONE.
How much does John T Stevens Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $533K across 46 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does John T Stevens Foundation give?
South Carolina (44 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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