Phifer-Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlySpartanburg, South Carolina · EIN 57-6153679 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$859K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,320
Total assets$11.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
46% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support | $500,000 |
| New Morning Foundation | Columbia, SC | General support | $125,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Ascension | Norfolk, VA | General support | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $50,000 |
| Sheppard Pratt Hospital System | Towson, MD | General support | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $10,320 |
| Oakbrook School | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Science Center | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $6,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina | Morganton, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Ascension | Norfolk, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $2,500 |
| From K-1 Zca Hedged Credit Strategy Lp | Akron, OH | General support | $1 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Morning Foundation | Columbia, SC | Pledge for payment | $250,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Transfiguration | Vail, CO | Pledge for payment | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $858,821 | 15 |
| 2023 | $791,501 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6153679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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