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Abney Foundation

Anderson, South Carolina  ·  EIN 576019445  ·  Private foundation

Abney Foundation is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.9M in annual giving against $47.5M in assets. This page documents the 178 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Abney Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$47.5M
Total assets
178
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Abney Foundation funds

Abney Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Abney Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement
CHARITABLE
Anderson, SC$1.9M2020
Second Chance Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Anderson, SC$500K2021
Muschollings Cancer Center
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Charleston, SC$400K2022
Anderson Emergency Kitchen
FACILITY PURCHASE ASSISTANCE
Anderson, SC$300K2023
Muschollings Cancer Center
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Charleston, SC$250K2023
Clemson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Clemson, SC$250K2022
Anderson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Anderson, SC$200K2022
Tri-county
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Pendleton, SC$200K2024
Claflin University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Orangeburg, SC$200K2023
Anderson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Anderson, SC$200K2023
Muschollings Cancer Center
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Charleston, SC$200K2021
Anderson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Anderson, SC$150K2021
Clemson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Clemson, SC$150K2021
Second Chance Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Anderson, SC$150K2023
Anderson University
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Anderson, SC$150K2024

Abney Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.9M
2021$2.0M
2022$2.3M
2023$2.0M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Abney Foundation

From Abney Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NOVEMBER 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at abneyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Abney Foundation

Does Abney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Abney Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Abney Foundation fund?
Abney Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement, Second Chance Church, Muschollings Cancer Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Abney Foundation give in grants?
Abney Foundation reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.2M over 178 grants.
Where is Abney Foundation located?
Abney Foundation is based in Anderson, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 576019445.
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About this profile. This page is built from Abney Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Abney Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.