Foundations that fund organizations in Fairfax, South Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fairfax nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $356K to Fairfax organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fairfax around $95K. 1 of these funders are based in South Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fairfax
- $356K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $95K
- Based in SC
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fairfax organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Endowment | Charlotte, NC | 2 | $190K | $95K | Yes | To implement a food is medicine initiative that includes a…; To establish a healthy people, healthy carolinas coalition… |
| The Sunshine Foundation Inc | Barnwell, SC | 1 | $165K | $165K | Preselected only | Health |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
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 Fairfax, South Carolina?
The Duke Endowment, The Sunshine Foundation Inc, New York Life Foundation reported grants to Fairfax 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 Fairfax. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.