Mary Elizabeth Avinger Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrangeburg, South Carolina · EIN 20-6108395 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$106K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Children's Home | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sc School for the Deaf & Blind | Spartanburg, SC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Free Medical | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Edisto Habitat for Humanity | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orangeburg Council on Aging | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orangeburg Preparatory School | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cooperative Church Ministries of | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Orangeburg Historical Society | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sc United Methodist Foundation | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation | Rock Hill, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Regional Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6108395
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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