Foundations that fund organizations in Elgin, South Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elgin nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $183K to Elgin organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elgin around $8,500. 5 of these funders are based in South Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elgin
- $183K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $8,500
- Based in SC
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elgin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Herring Family Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| Deena & Pravin Shah Family Foundation in | Croton on Hudson, NY | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General |
| Jhaveri Family Foundation Inc | Somerset, NJ | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | For schools on wheels for education; For dyslexia and autism of rural |
| The Zvejnieks Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Elgin, SC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Health Foundation of Kershaw County C/O Sheheen Et Al | Camden, SC | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Yes | To support operations |
| Nutramax Family Foundation | Lancaster, SC | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | Support program service |
| Coastal Family Vacation Foundation Inc | Folly Beach, SC | 1 | $4,509 | $4,509 | Yes | Cancer Respite Vacation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $650 | $650 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert R Larson Post 11079 | Elgin, SC | 5 | $482 | $100 | Preselected only | For assistance in fundraising for programs supporting local…; To reward outstanding teachers who have positively impacted…; To award a Public Servant of the Year as nominated by local… |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charitable |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Elgin, South Carolina?
Joe Herring Family Foundation, Deena & Pravin Shah Family Foundation in, Jhaveri Family Foundation Inc, The Zvejnieks Foundation of South Carolina Inc, Health Foundation of Kershaw County C/O Sheheen Et Al and 5 others reported grants to Elgin organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Elgin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.