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The Arras Foundation is a private corporation based in LANCASTER, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1946. It holds total assets of $77.2M. Annual income is reported at $7.6M. Total assets have grown from $57.3M in 2010 to $77.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2022. Grantmaking is concentrated in South Carolina. According to available records, The Arras Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $260K, with an average award of $56K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$794
Median Grant
$43K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Arras Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC.
The Arras Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $56K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $260K.
The application deadline is AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://ARRASFOUNDATION.ORG/HEALTHY-COMMUNITY/ AND HTTPS://ARRASFOUNDATION.ORG/HORIZON-. Available at https://arrasfoundation.org/healthy-community/ and https://arrasfoundation.org/horizon-education-grant/#apply.
The Arras Foundation is headquartered in LANCASTER, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan W Devenny | PRESIDENT & CEO | $246K | $63K | $308K |
| Jodie C Plyler | TRUSTEE/CHAIR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| T Michael Clancey | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Richard A Band | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Lisa T Bridges | TRUSTEE/VICE-CHAIR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Don T Gardner | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Roy A Still | TRUSTEE | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Sherri C Gregory | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Robert K Folks | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Ashley Shannon | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Vivian A Gray | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Timothy H Hallman | TRUSTEE | $800 | $0 | $800 |
| Ernest Jenkins Strtd 1122 | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bridget Francis Strtd 1122 | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abby-Lynn Brunson Left 0222 | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$77.2M
Fair Market Value
$77.2M
Net Worth
$73.8M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.4M
Distribution Amount
$3.7M
Total: $69.6M
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$56K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$52K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Society For Historical Preservation(HEALTHY COMMUNITY CAPITAL GRANT) SUPPORTING ADDITIONS TO LANCASTER CULTERAL ARTS CENTER | Lancaster, SC | $260K | 2020 |
| Town Of Kershaw(HEALTHY COMMUNITY CAPITAL GRANT) TOWN OF KERSHAW BANK BUILDING - PHASE II FIRST STEPS/EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Kershaw, SC | $175K | 2020 |
| Hope In Lancaster Inc(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) GENERAL OPERATING GRANT WITH CHALLENGE MATCH FOR DONOR | Lancaster, SC | $165K | 2020 |
| Lancaster Fatherhood Project(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) RE-ENGAGING LOW-INCOME FATHERS THROUGH HEALTH HEALTH ACCESS AND RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD | Lancaster, SC | $143K | 2020 |
| Kershaw Area Resource Exchange (Kare)(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) GENERAL OPERATIONS 2019-2020 | Kershaw, SC | $114K | 2020 |
| Furman University(STRATEGIC INITIATIVE) COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS | Greenville, SC | $107K | 2020 |
| Lancaster County School District(VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS) TO SUPPORT VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOL SYSTEM | Lancaster, SC | $81K | 2020 |
| Lancaster County Council Of The Arts(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) CREATIVE SMARTS - COMMUNITY & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT 2019-2020 | Lancaster, SC | $78K | 2020 |
| Faith Hope & Victory Christian Church(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) THE COMMUNITY POWERHOUSE | Lancaster, SC | $77K | 2020 |
| Town Of Great Falls(HEALTHY COMMUNITY CAPITAL GRANT) CSX RAILBED DUE DILIGENCE | Great Falls, SC | $65K | 2020 |
| United Way Of ChesterTO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Chesgter, SC | $54K | 2020 |
| United Way Of LancasterTO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Lancaster, SC | $52K | 2020 |
| Great Falls Referral And Assistance(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) GENERAL OPERATIONS 2019/2020 | Great Ffalls, SC | $52K | 2020 |
| South Carolina First Steps To School(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP: LANCASTER NURSE SUPPORT | Rock Hill, SC | $50K | 2020 |
| Christian Services Inc(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOOD PANTRY TEFAP | Lancaster, SC | $38K | 2020 |
| Goldencare(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE | Lancaster, SC | $30K | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Medical Clinic(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) FREE CLINIC SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SERVICE AREA, WHO CANNOT PAY OUT OF POCKET AND WHO HAVE NO HEALTH INSURANCE OF ANY KIND | Chester, SC | $26K | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas(STRATEGIC INITIATIVE) JMS/LCCF PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP FUNDING | Charlotte, NC | $25K | 2020 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) LOWER BASIN INVESTMENT PROJECT | Charlotte, NC | $25K | 2020 |
| Kershaw Community Park Council Inc(HEALTHY COMMUNITY CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANT) TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR STEVENS PARK | Kershaw, SC | $21K | 2020 |
| Horse N Around Therapeutic Riding Center(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) FUNDING TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | Lancaster, SC | $15K | 2020 |
| Girls On The Run Tri-County Sc(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) TITLE ONE PROGRAM EXPANSION - KERSHAW, HEATH SPRINGS AND VAN WYCK ELEMENTARY | Rock Hill, SC | $13K | 2020 |
| Chester County School District(VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS) TO SUPPORT VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOL SYSTEM | Chester, SC | $12K | 2020 |
| Womens'S Enrichment CenterTO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Lancaster, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Alston Wilkes Society(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR FORMER OFFENDERS | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Fort Lawn Community Center Inc(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP GRANT) ORTON HEART & SOUL - TOWN OF FORT LAWN | Fort Lawn, SC | $7K | 2020 |
| Columbus Parker Track Club(HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) COLUMBUS PARKER TRACK YOUTH PROGRAM | Lancaster, SC | $5K | 2020 |
| Educational Foundation Of Usc Lancaster(VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS) TO SUPPORT VARIOUS NEEDS OF USC LANCASTER | Lancaster, SC | $4K | 2020 |
| Clemson UniversitySTEM-X CHALLENGE GRANT & RURAL STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH | Clemson, SC | $4K | 2020 |
| Lindsay Pettus Greenway IncLPG RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY | Lancaster, SC | $3K | 2020 |
| Yaxi XiaoARTISTIC SUPPORT | Lancaster, SC | $2K | 2020 |
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