James Benjamin and Agnes M Liles Charitable Trust
Historical FunderLexington, South Carolina · EIN 45-6596303 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CRAIG CLONTS |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 PAYNE LANE, LEXINGTON SC 29072 |
| Phone | 8035173298 |
| Form and materials | THE LILES CHARITABLE TRUST HAS A STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION THAT INCLUDES SUCH ITEMS AS MAJOR, PROFESSIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, HONORS AND AWARDS,AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THREE REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED AS WELL AS PROOF OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE OR CURRENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $55,000 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Nc State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stanly Community College | Albemarle, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $112,500 | 8 |
| 2022 | $139,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6596303
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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