Foundations that fund organizations in Waterloo, South Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waterloo nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $17K to Waterloo organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waterloo around $6,500. 3 of these funders are based in South Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waterloo
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in SC
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waterloo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens County Fair Foundation | Laurens, SC | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Program |
| The Balle Foundation | Clinton, SC | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Physical property upgrades tables chairs etc |
| Wilbur S Smith and Margaret P Smith Foundation Inc | Hodges, SC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund for charity's mission |
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 Waterloo, South Carolina?
Laurens County Fair Foundation, The Balle Foundation, Wilbur S Smith and Margaret P Smith Foundation Inc reported grants to Waterloo 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 Waterloo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.