Pope-Brown Foundation
Historical FunderNewberry, South Carolina · EIN 57-6173490 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS H POPE III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 190, NEWBERRY SC 29108 |
| Phone | 8032762532 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORM |
| Deadlines | NO CURRENT DEADLINES. PERIODIC CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. |
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
10% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Opera House Fdn | Newberry, SC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Usc Educational Fdn | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Etv Endowment of Sc Inc | Spartanburg, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Belton Area Museum Associ | Belton, SC | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Sc Historical Society | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Anderson Interfaith Ministries | Anderson, SC | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Peace Center Foundation | Greenville, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belton Center for the Arts | Belton, SC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Living Water Foundation | Prosperity, SC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $89,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601049349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6173490
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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