Bignon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrmo, South Carolina · EIN 20-4753405 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$554K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable work | $30,000 |
| Pawmetto Lifeline Inc | Columbia, SC | Pet rescue & adoption | $25,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Columbia, SC | Support the mission of the university of south carolina | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Christian humanitarian aid organization | $15,000 |
| Garnet Trust Foundation | Columbia, SC | To help promote, support, and advance charitable organizations and causes, educate the general public regarding these charitable… | $10,000 |
| Richland County Sheriffs Foundation | Columbia, SC | Equip deputies with the tools necessary to perform their duties safely, and enable them to provide effective and efficient protection to… | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Columbia, SC | To deliver emergency food, clean water, and shelter to families in crisis | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Greenville, SC | Pediatric care, research, and medical education | $10,000 |
| Palmetto Foundation for Prevention & Recovery | Chapin, SC | To help continue the work to combat substance use in and around the community | $5,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Support military families | $5,000 |
| Nfb of Sc Columbia Chapter | Columbia, SC | Help to create opportunities for all blind people | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of the Midlands | Columbia, SC | brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity | $5,000 |
| Sc Academy of Science | Columbia, SC | promote the advancement and constructive use of science in South Carolina | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $168,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642189349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4753405
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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