The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 57-6105891

Foundation Overview

Based in Sumter, SC, The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable has awarded 228 grants totaling $34,109,446 to organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $2,230,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$34,109,446
Total Assets
$97,304,956
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
66
Median Grant
$50,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%

20 of 66 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

93% of all grants are concentrated in South Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Sumter (72%), Columbia (18%), Rembert (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+1553%

Strong 1553% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (89%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Sumter County Museum $700,000 Sumter, SC, US Sculpture, Air Conditioner, Operations 2023
Usc-sumter $500,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships, Gym 2023
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $10,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
American Red Cross $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2023
City Of Sumter $1,000,000 Sumter, SC, US Opera House, Various City Projects 2023
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2023
Junior Achievement $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtains & Lighting 2023
Wilson Hall $200,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Central Carolina Community Foundati $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2023
Sumter Christain Charities $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter County $300,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2023
Sumter Pregnancy Center $2,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Gallery Of Art $75,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2023
Thomas Sumter Educational Foundatio $45,000 Rembert, SC, US Special Project 2023
Ymca $350,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
South Carolina Etv $81,523 Columbia, SC, US Bobby Richardson Project 2023
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Donor Processing 2023
Habitat For Humanity $130,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
United Ministries $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Usc-columbia $200,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Camp Cole $250,000 Eastover, SC, US Operations 2023
Palmetto Conservation Foundation $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Sumter Cemetary $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Spartanburg Methodist College $25,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Operations 2023
Musc Hollings Cancer Center $100,000 Charleston, SC, US Operations 2023
Alston Wikes Society $40,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Temple Sinai $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Ackerman Legacy Foundation $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Manning Avenue Free Studio $500 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Sumter County Museum $700,000 Sumter, SC, US Sculpture, Air Conditioner, Operations 2023
Usc-sumter $500,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships, Gym 2023
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $10,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
American Red Cross $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2023
City Of Sumter $1,000,000 Sumter, SC, US Opera House, Various City Projects 2023
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2023
Junior Achievement $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtains & Lighting 2023
Wilson Hall $200,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Central Carolina Community Foundati $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2023
Sumter Christain Charities $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter County $300,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2023
Sumter Pregnancy Center $2,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Gallery Of Art $75,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2023
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2023
Thomas Sumter Educational Foundatio $45,000 Rembert, SC, US Special Project 2023
Ymca $350,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
South Carolina Etv $81,523 Columbia, SC, US Bobby Richardson Project 2023
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Donor Processing 2023
Habitat For Humanity $130,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
United Ministries $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Usc-columbia $200,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Camp Cole $250,000 Eastover, SC, US Operations 2023
Palmetto Conservation Foundation $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Sumter Cemetary $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Spartanburg Methodist College $25,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Operations 2023
Musc Hollings Cancer Center $100,000 Charleston, SC, US Operations 2023
Alston Wikes Society $40,000 Columbia, SC, US Operations 2023
Temple Sinai $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Ackerman Legacy Foundation $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Manning Avenue Free Studio $500 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2023
Sumter County Museum $380,000 Sumter, SC, US Sculpture, Air Conditioner, Operations 2022
Usc-sumter $350,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships, Gym 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County Museum Foundation $620,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
American Red Cross $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2022
City Of Sumter $2,230,000 Sumter, SC, US Opera House, Various City Projects 2022
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2022
Junior Achievement $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtains & Lighting 2022
Wilson Hall $270,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2022
Sumter Christian Charities $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County $400,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2022
Sumter Pregnancy Center $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Gallery Of Art $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2022
Winners Travel Foundation Inc $20,000 Mayesville, SC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Thomas Sumter Educational Foundation $45,000 Rembert, SC, US Special Project 2022
Ymca $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
South Carolina Etv $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Bobby Richardson Project 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Donor Processing 2022
Palmetto Trail $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Pee Dee Coalition $25,000 Florence, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Heart Association $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Operations 2022
Boy Scouts $500 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Youth Athletics $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Museum $380,000 Sumter, SC, US Sculpture, Air Conditioner, Operations 2022
Usc-sumter $350,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships, Gym 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County Museum Foundation $620,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
American Red Cross $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2022
City Of Sumter $2,230,000 Sumter, SC, US Opera House, Various City Projects 2022
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2022
Junior Achievement $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtains & Lighting 2022
Wilson Hall $270,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2022
Sumter Christian Charities $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County $400,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2022
Sumter Pregnancy Center $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Gallery Of Art $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2022
Winners Travel Foundation Inc $20,000 Mayesville, SC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Thomas Sumter Educational Foundation $45,000 Rembert, SC, US Special Project 2022
Ymca $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
South Carolina Etv $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Bobby Richardson Project 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Donor Processing 2022
Palmetto Trail $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Pee Dee Coalition $25,000 Florence, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Heart Association $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Operations 2022
Boy Scouts $500 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Youth Athletics $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Museum $380,000 Sumter, SC, US Sculpture, Air Conditioner, Operations 2022
Usc-sumter $350,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships, Gym 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County Museum Foundation $620,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
American Red Cross $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2022
City Of Sumter $2,230,000 Sumter, SC, US Opera House, Various City Projects 2022
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2022
Junior Achievement $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtains & Lighting 2022
Wilson Hall $270,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2022
Sumter Christian Charities $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter County $400,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2022
Sumter Pregnancy Center $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Gallery Of Art $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2022
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2022
Winners Travel Foundation Inc $20,000 Mayesville, SC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Thomas Sumter Educational Foundation $45,000 Rembert, SC, US Special Project 2022
Ymca $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
South Carolina Etv $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Bobby Richardson Project 2022
Reformed University Fellowship $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Donor Processing 2022
Palmetto Trail $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2022
Pee Dee Coalition $25,000 Florence, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Heart Association $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Operations 2022
Boy Scouts $500 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Youth Athletics $15,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2022
Sumter County Museum $685,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2021
United Ministries $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Roof On Armory 2021
Usc-sumter $100,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships 2021
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $10,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Sumter County Museum Foundation $325,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
American Red Cross $40,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2021
Covenant Place $10,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
City Of Sumter $2,200,000 Sumter, SC, US Palmetto Park, Shaw-sumter Welcome Farm, Washington Street, Crosswell Park Expansion, South Sumter Gym Improvements, South Sumter Art Park, West Oaklans, Dingle Park, Opera House 2021
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2021
Junior Achievement $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2021
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtians & Lighting 2021
Wilson Hall $250,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation $75,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Projects & Main Street Preservation Project 2021
The Salvation Army $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Boys & Girls Club Of Sumter 2021
Sumter Christian Charities $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Sumter County $500,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Patriot Park 2021
Sumter Charter School $650,000 Sumter, SC, US Capital Improvements 2021
Sumter Pregnancy Center $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Sumter Gallery Of Art $32,500 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
City Of Sumter Housing & Economic Development Corp $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Police Housing 2021
Sumter Rotary Club $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Rotary Centennial Plaza Renovations 2021
Sumter Youth Baseball $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2021
Habitat For Humanity $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Ackerman Legacy Foundation $25,000 Sutmer, SC, US Inspire Festival 2021
Sumter United Ministries $40,000 Sumter, SC, US Follow Me Crusade With Tony Evans 2021
Chamber Of Commerce Foundation $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
The Link $30,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Solomon's Home $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Friends Of The Library $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2021
Amateur Athletic Union (sumter Ballerz) $3,000 Wedgefield, SC, US Equipment 2021
First Presbyterian Church $100 Sumter, SC, US Memorial Fund 2021
Winners Travel Foundation Inc $15,000 Mayesville, SC, US Operating Expenses 2021
Avinger Impact Fund $500 Davidson, NC, US Memorial Fund 2021
Ywca $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter County Museum $105,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2020
United Ministries $150,000 Sumter, SC, US Roof On Armory 2020
Usc-sumter $25,000 Columbia, SC, US Matching Scholorships 2020
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $1,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter Education Foundation $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
American Red Cross $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Young Life $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Davidson College $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Operations 2020
Sumter County Museum Foundation $275,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
City Of Sumter Housing & Economic Development Corp $1,650,000 Sumter, SC, US Palmetto Tennis Center And Shot Punch 2020
Morris College $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Scholarship Funds 2020
Covenant Place Foundation $160,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Junior Achievement $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter Little Theatre $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Curtians & Lighting 2020
Wilson Hall $250,000 Sumter, SC, US Operations 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation $30,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter Ymca $100,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
The Salvation Army $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Boys & Girls Club Of Sumter 2020
Pee Dee Coalition $500 Florence, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter Christian Charities $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Usc-sumter $500,000 Sumter, SC, US Nettles-schwartz Auditorium 2020
Sumter County $500,000 Sumter, SC, US Improvement To Dillon Park, Courthouse And Other Miscellaneous 2020
Sumter Charter School $350,000 Sumter, SC, US Capital Improvements 2020
Palmetto Conservation Foundation $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Palmetto Trails 2020
Spartanburg Methodist College $25,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Scholarships 2020
Sumter Pregnancy Center $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Serve & Connect $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2020
Sumter Gallery Of Art $8,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Tandem Health Of Sc $20,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Alice Boyle Garden Center $27,200 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2020
Alice Drive Baptist Church $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Masks 2020
Sumter Chamber Of Commerce Foundation $50,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Ymca $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Sumter County Museum $51,800 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
United Ministries $40,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Salvation Army Boys And Girls $12,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Sumter Gallery Of Art $800 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Fireside Fund $10,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Usc-sumter $50,000 Columbia, SC, US Special Project 2016
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Tracy's Camp $25,000 Sumter, SC, US Special Project 2016
Covenant Place $5,000 Sumter, SC, US Operating Budget 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 57-6105891
Website N/A
Address 5 BROAD STREET Sumter, SC 29150-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Florence M Ervin
Trustee Frank O Edwards
Trustee Lauren E Brennan

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.