John T Stevens Foundation
Historical FunderKershaw, South Carolina · EIN 57-6005554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$533K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN T STEVENS FOUNDATION STEVE WIL |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 158, KERSHAW SC 29067 |
| Phone | 8034753655 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | KERSHAW AND LANCASTER COUNTY AREAS AND MUST QUALIFY AS A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION |
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
4% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Kershaw | Kershaw, SC | YMCA project, tailgate festival, cemetary maintenance, cub scout troop support | $71,000 |
| Lancaster Children's Home Inc | Lancaster, SC | Replace flooring in girl's cottage, cottage and campus repairs | $30,000 |
| Mt Calvary Outreach Center | Kershaw, SC | Sanctuary A/C, summer enrichment camp | $30,000 |
| University of South Carolina School of Medicine | Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Cross Road Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | Roof repair | $23,000 |
| New Horizon Community Church | Lancaster, SC | Church expansion | $20,000 |
| Operation Rudolph | Kershaw, SC | Christmas season support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kershaw County | Columbia, SC | Be great academy & jackson teen center | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County | Camden, SC | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Food for the Soul | Abbeville, SC | Building renovations and safety support | $15,000 |
| Kershaw Area Resource Exchange | Kershaw, SC | Home repairs and winterization projects | $15,000 |
| Lancaster SPCA | Lancaster, SC | Spay and neuter program | $15,000 |
| North Central High School | Kershaw, SC | Art and photo equipment, yearbook equipment & hardware | $14,000 |
| Camden High School | Camden, SC | Math class supplies, fellowship of christian athletes summer football camp | $13,500 |
| Bethany Westville Baptist Church | Westville, SC | Tailgate ministry | $12,000 |
| Lancaster County Council of the Arts | Lancaster, SC | Summer camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | Construction of multi-purpose building | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Disaster relief & lifesaving training | $10,000 |
| First Kershaw Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | Foundation repair & sign renovation | $10,000 |
| Kershaw Second Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | New bus | $10,000 |
| Military Spousal Support Center | Fort Jackson, SC | Stuff the bus / field day 2024 | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | Loan repayment | $10,000 |
| Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church | Kershaw, SC | Sancutary renovation costs | $10,000 |
| United Way of Kershaw County | Camden, SC | "Make it a conversation" summer | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Grove #2 AME Zion Church | Kershaw, SC | Internal improvements, new church signage | $9,000 |
| Lancaster County Council on Aging | Lancaster, SC | Purchase 2 new lars vehicles | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Support - palmetto council - lancaster county | $7,000 |
| Christian Services | Lancaster, SC | Food pantry and kin care | $7,000 |
| Sistercare | Cayce, SC | Children's therapeutic program | $6,000 |
| Wateree Elementary School | Lugoff, SC | Purchase storage building, field trips & misc | $6,000 |
| Carolina Community Care | Rock Hill, SC | Caring closet | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County School District | Lancaster, SC | Little free libraries program | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Dixie Baseball | Lancaster, SC | Facilities upgrade | $5,000 |
| North Central Elementary | Kershaw, SC | Academic student programs | $5,000 |
| North Central Middle School | Kershaw, SC | Club expansion and development | $5,000 |
| Youth Serve | Kershaw, SC | Summer teen projects | $5,000 |
| Kershaw Chamber of Commerce | Kershaw, SC | Christmas parade, wreaths across america | $4,550 |
| Camden Middle School | Camden, SC | Math and science classroom materials, color run supplis | $4,000 |
| Andrew Jackson High School | Kershaw, SC | Ffa ag expo trip | $3,000 |
| Kershaw Community Park Council | Camden, SC | Nature/Fitness camps | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Middle School | Kershaw, SC | Bus transportation | $2,550 |
| Helping Hearts Senior Services Inc | Florence, SC | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Camden Elementary School | Camden, SC | One school, one book program | $2,000 |
| Doby's Mill Elementary School | Lugoff, SC | Training materials for teachers | $2,000 |
| Town of Heath Springs | Heath Springs, SC | Independence day parade & summerfest | $2,000 |
| Gum Springs Holiness Church | Taylors, SC | Scrape repair and repaint sanctuary | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,600 | 46 |
| 2023 | $528,200 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512889349100716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6005554
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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