Private foundation · EIN 75-2774884 · Greenville, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elbert W Rogers 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: 32 grants paid, $103K total, median $2,500. 91% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$103K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in SC
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fine Arts Center PartnersGreenville, SC50th Anniversary support$10K
Greenville Symphony AssociationGreenville, SCConductor Emeritus Tribute Weekend$10K
International BalletGreer, SCDon Quixote$10K
Metropolitan Arts CouncilGreenville, SCSmartARTS$10K
Music Club of GreenvilleTaylors, SCSchool music programs$5,000
Palmetto ProjectNorth Charleston, SCDolly Parton's Imagination Library in partnership with Greenville First Steps$5,000
The Peace CenterGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
The Warehouse TheatreGreenville, SCConnections Series$5,000
Greenville Jazz CollectiveGreenville, SCEducation Programs - GVL Jazz Academy$3,000
Carolina Adaptive GolfGreenville, SCProject 2000$2,500
Carolina Youth SymphonyGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Foothills PhilharmonicGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Greenville Center for Creative ArtsGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Greenville Chautauqua SocietyGreenville, SCOpening Act Musicians$2,500
Please Play Me PianosGreenville, SCPiano Barn$2,500
Senior Action CenterGreenville, SCBand and Music programs$2,500
South Carolina Childrens TheatreGreenville, SCSupport for "Pay What You Can" performances$2,500
Spartanburg PhilharmonicSpartanburg, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
The Community Foundation of GreenviGreenville, SCChris and Kelly's Hope Foundation for youth addiction services$2,500
United MinistriesGreenville, SCHealth and human services$2,500
Greenville Tech FoundationGreenville, SCHigh School Art Exhibit$2,000
Greenville County Youth Orchestra aGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$1,500
Temple of IsraelGreenville, SCMusic on Sunday's Concert Series$1,500
Center for Developmental ServicesGreenville, SCGeneral operating and event support$1,000
Greenville Humane SocietyGreenville, SCPaws and Claws Week$1,000
John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstown, NCArt and music education$1,000
Junior League of GreenvilleGreenville, SCGeneral operating support$1,000
Tryon Arts and Crafts SchoolTryon, NCArt Education$1,000
Philanthropy SoutheastAtlanta, GATowards annual membership$700
Guild of the Greenville SymphonyGreenville, SCSymphony support$500
South Carolina Etv EndowmentSpartanburg, SCPublic Education$500
Make-A-Wish South CarolinaGreenville, SCWish Your Way$500

By state: South Carolina 29 · North Carolina 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Elbert W Rogers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, South Carolina, administered in care of McMillion Securities Inc, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Elbert W Rogers 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 Elbert W Rogers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $103K across 32 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Elbert W Rogers Foundation give?

South Carolina (29 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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