James F Byrnes Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbia, South Carolina · EIN 57-6024756 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$227K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.3M
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 2024 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
31% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Education | $50,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Education | $47,500 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Education | $25,000 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | Education | $20,000 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Education | $15,000 |
| Usc Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | Education | $10,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| Limestone University | Gaffney, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| North Carolina A&t | Greensboro, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Citadel | Charleston, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Usc Aiken | Aiken, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| Usc Beaufort | Bluffton, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| Wofford University | Spartanburg, SC | Education | $5,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Cis Abroad | Easthampton, MA | Education | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $190,106 | 23 |
| 2022 | $192,581 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641429349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6024756
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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