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The Fullerton Foundation

Gaffney, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570847444  ·  Private foundation

Based in Gaffney, South Carolina, The Fullerton Foundation has awarded $6.0M across 162 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Limestone University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.0M
Total assets
162
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Fullerton Foundation funds

The Fullerton Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthPublic HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, rural communities, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesrural communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Limestone University
HLTH SCIENCES BLDG
Gaffney, SC$125K2022
Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels
SUPPORT OF A $1.4 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAGIN TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION ON ITS EXISTING SITE.
Gaffney, SC$124K2020
Duke University Medical Center
PILOT BRIDGES TO EXCELLENCE PROGRAM THAT WILL FACILITATE DIVERSE STUDENTS' TRANSITION BETWEEN COLLEGE AND MEDICAL SCHOOL.
Durham, NC$100K2020
Greenwood Genetic Center
ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF GENOMIC SEQUENCING THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF SC'S FIRST NOVASEQ INSTRUMENT.
Greenwood, SC$100K2020
Anderson University
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE IN PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Anderson, SC$100K2023
Project Hope Foundation
PROFOUND ASD
Spartanburg, SC$100K2023
Greenwood Genetic Center
VIDEO STUDIO
Greenwood, SC$100K2022
Project Hope Foundation
PROFOUND ASD
Spartanburg, SC$100K2022
Anderson University
MS PATHOLOGY ASST
Anderson, SC$100K2022
Limestone University
FRAMEWORK RECOVERY PLAN
Gaffney, SC$100K2024
Project Hope Foundation
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Spartanburg, SC$100K2024
Greenwood Genetic Center
VIDEO STUDIO
Greenwood, SC$100K2024
University of North Carolina School of Medicine (chapel Hill)
DEVELOPMENT OF A SCALABLE DIGITAL PROGRAM TO TREAT YOUTH ANXIETY
Chapel Hill, NC$100K2024
Silas Steps
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT MIDWAY SPORTS COMPLEX IN GAFFNEY THAT OFFERS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TYPICALLY AND DIF
Gaffney, SC$97K2020
Project Hope Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO OFFSET INCOME AND EXPENSE DISRUPTION AS A RESULT OF COVID-19. THIS GRANT IS MADE AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S RA
Woodruff, SC$95K2020

The Fullerton Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Fullerton Foundation

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

“GRANT REQUESTS: APRIL 1, AUGUST 1, DECEMBER 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Fullerton Foundation

Does The Fullerton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Fullerton Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Fullerton Foundation fund?
The Fullerton Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Limestone University, Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels, Duke University Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Fullerton Foundation give in grants?
The Fullerton Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 162 grants.
Where is The Fullerton Foundation located?
The Fullerton Foundation is based in Gaffney, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570847444.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Fullerton 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 The Fullerton Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.