Private foundation · EIN 87-3861431 · Laurens, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Laurens County Fair 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: 15 grants paid, $96K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$96K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laurens County Memorial HomeClinton, SCProgram$15K
Laurens County FIRST StepsLaurens, SCStorywalk project$10K
Let's Saddle Up IncLaurens, SCEquipment$10K
FIRST Methodist-Food BankLaurens, SCProgram$10K
Camping Ministries of the CarolinasWaterloo, SCProgram$8,000
Laurens County Safe HomeClinton, SCProgram$6,000
Hospice of Laurens CountyClinton, SCNurse call system$5,000
C4 Ministries of LaurensLaurens, SCProgram$5,000
Rize PreventionGreenville, SCProgram$5,000
Upstate Pregnancy CenterClinton, SCProgram$5,000
American Legion Post 25Laurens, SCProgram$4,000
United Ministries of ClintonClinton, SCProgram$4,000
Meals on Wheels (piedmount Agency OGreenwood, SCProgram$4,000
Lc 4h Advisory CommitteeLaurens, SCProgram$3,000
Laurens County MuseumLaurens, SCSecurity equipment$2,000

About this foundation

Laurens County Fair Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laurens, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Laurens County Fair 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 Laurens County Fair Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Laurens County Fair Foundation give?

South Carolina (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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