The Paul and Margaret Porter Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Mill, South Carolina · EIN 59-1750571 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$330K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umcor | Atlanta, GA | Hurricane helene disaster assistance | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | $26,500 |
| Community Math Academy | Shelby, NC | Enhance educational opportunities through signature programs and extended week smart camps | $20,000 |
| Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | Repair of cracked and broken concrete patio and walkways | $20,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | Charlottesville, VA | Providing food to families in need | $20,000 |
| Children's Home of Cleveland County Inc | Shelby, NC | General operations | $15,000 |
| Cleveland County Family YMCA Inc (Fka Foothills Jr Golf Association) | Shelby, NC | Youth clinics, equipment, mentorships | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Rent and utility assistance for families in need | $15,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church | Shelby, NC | General operations | $12,000 |
| Spread the Health Inc | Richmond, VA | Funding a clinical nurse midwife | $12,000 |
| Charlotte Latin School | Charlotte, NC | Student and faculty support | $10,000 |
| Charlottesville First United Methodist Church | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc | Shelby, NC | College scholarships | $10,000 |
| Haiti Mission Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry | Waco, NC | Support emergency food pantry | $10,000 |
| Blowing Rock Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need | $9,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $9,000 |
| Abuse Prevention Council | Shelby, NC | General operations | $8,000 |
| Blowing Rock Art & History Museum | Blowing Rock, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Danville Christian Academy | Danville, KY | Growth and assistance scholarships | $5,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | Need based scholarships | $5,000 |
| Feeding Kids Cleveland County | Shelby, NC | Provision of food and books to children in need | $5,000 |
| Lync8 Project Corp | Harrodsburg, KY | Send mission teams to provide repairs and maintenance to school buildings in need in puerto rico | $5,000 |
| The Learning Collaborative | Charlotte, NC | Early education intervention for at risk community | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Boone, NC | General operations | $3,500 |
| Freedom School Partners | Charlotte, NC | Support summer learning and enrichment programs | $3,500 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | Assistance to families in need with housing and basic needs | $2,500 |
| Nourish Up (Fka Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry) | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Jefferson Area Board for Aging Inc | Charlottesville, VA | General assistance to senior citizens in need | $2,000 |
| Jm Foundation | Leesburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| South Mountain Christian Youth Camp Inc | Bostic, NC | Camp scholarships | $2,000 |
| Haven Care Center | Danville, KY | General operations | $1,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operations | $1,500 |
| Carolina Breast Friends | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $1,000 |
| Grace Caf | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $1,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | Support for hospice patients and their families | $1,000 |
| Cleveland County Arts Council | Shelby, NC | General operations | $500 |
| Cleveland County Extension Master Gardner Volunteers | Shelby, NC | General operations | $500 |
| Charitable Contributions Made by Pass-Through Entity | Miramar Beach, FL | General operations | $273 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,273 | 42 |
| 2024 | $307,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612589349101351
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-1750571
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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