Sowing Circle
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 33-0754078 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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
60% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Letter Bible | Greenville, SC | Missions | $267,000 |
| Reverence Bible Church | Misison Viejo, CA | Pastoral Support/Ministry | $200,449 |
| According to Prophecy | Lemon Grove, CA | Theological Education | $25,000 |
| Safe Harbor International | Rancho Sta Margarita, CA | Missions | $12,000 |
| LCC International | Lancaster, PA | Missions | $6,000 |
| The Life Network | Woodruff, SC | Missions | $6,000 |
| Uplift Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | Missions | $3,500 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Missions | $2,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | Greenvile, SC | Missions | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Women's Center | Greenville, SC | Missions | $2,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($96,660). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $622,609 | 19 |
| 2023 | $848,960 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105693
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0754078
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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