Abney Foundation
An Anderson, South Carolina private foundation, established in 1957 from a textile fortune, that directs most of its grants to higher education while supporting local health, social service and cultural nonprofits.
Financial profile
Abney Foundation · EIN 57-6019445 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $6,246,406 | $2,798,464 | $46,758,159 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $4,957,789 | $3,048,638 | $42,946,742 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $4,983,775 | $2,779,650 | $52,599,118 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $787,145 | $2,715,957 | $47,473,601 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $2,281,399 | $2,635,444 | $45,101,296 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $1,959,192 | $2,783,734 | $39,957,168 | Dec 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies Abney Foundation is read alongside.
MF
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EFF
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STF
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FF
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PF
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Who backs AF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
An Anderson, South Carolina private foundation, established in 1957 from a textile fortune, that directs most of its grants to higher education while supporting local health, social service and cultural nonprofits.
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- Outward
- Volunteer
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Village and The Frontier.
Strengths
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