The Mcalister Foundation
Historical FunderLaurens, South Carolina · EIN 57-1112302 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | A DIAL MCALISTER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 CHURCH STREET, LAURENS SC 29360 |
| Phone | 8649234068 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND SPECIFY TYPE OF NEED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens Family YMCA | Laurens, SC | Financial support for local YMCA operations | $70,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Laurens, SC | For church operations | $65,000 |
| Clinton Family YMCA | Clinton, SC | Financial support for local YMCA operations | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Laurens County | Clinton, SC | Quality of life for dying patients | $10,000 |
| Laurens County Future Scholars | Clinton, SC | To assist needy students with tuition | $10,000 |
| Laurens County Cancer Association | Clinton, SC | Support people living with cancer | $10,000 |
| Laurens County Museum | Laurens, SC | County museum operations | $7,500 |
| Laurens County Rotary Club | Laurens, SC | Backpack program for students | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Laurens, SC | Affordable housing for low income families | $5,000 |
| Laurens Co Baptist Crisis Center | Laurens, SC | Food and clothing for needy families | $5,000 |
| C4 of Laurens County Family Promise | Laurens, SC | Aid to families in crisis | $5,000 |
| New Prospect Baptist Church | Laurens, SC | Building fund forchurch | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Free Clinic | Clinton, SC | Free medical care | $2,000 |
| Laurens City Cemetery | Laurens, SC | For perpetual cemetery maintenance | $2,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($258,722). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,222 | 18 |
| 2024 | $444,740 | 18 |
| 2023 | $424,337 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622549349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1112302
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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