Updated Nov 5, 2026
Private foundations based in Simpsonville, South Carolina
5 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, holding $21M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph and Virginia Hendricks Foundationsince 1986 | $931K25 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Fred Collins Foundationsince 1986 | $335K10 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $5.5M |
| Dodge Industrial Foundationsince 2022 | $93K6 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $1.1M |
| The Lucyle S Love Foundationsince 1990 | $50K14 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $1.6M |
| Kinder Family Foundation Incsince 2009 | $33K6 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in South Carolina
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | South Carolina Arts Commission — Organizational GrantsStateSouth Carolina Arts Commission | South Carolina Arts Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | South Carolina Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateSouth Carolina Humanities | South Carolina Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Simpsonville, South Carolina?
Our directory lists 5 private grantmaking foundations in Simpsonville, South Carolina with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $21M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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