QUIXOTE FOUNDATION
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Plain text QUIXOTE FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2020–2024. https://furp.org/org/quixote-foundation-850997197. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). QUIXOTE FOUNDATION [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2020–2024]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/quixote-foundation-850997197
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Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2020–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $2.1M · expenses $819K · assets $6.3M
- EIN
- 85-0997197
- Address
- 100 N MAIN ST, SUMTER, SC 29150-4948
- NTEE code
- B11 Single Organization Support (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (supporting organization) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, type ii
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
QUIXOTE FOUNDATION IS SET UP AS A TYPE II SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO CARRY OUT LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL'S PROGRAM INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gifford W Shaw | AT-LARGE DIR | 2020-2024 | $40,125 | $80,250 | 4 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
10 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cammy Chandler | SCHOOL DIREC | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jenny Knopf | SCHOOL DIREC | 2022-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 2 |
| Danielle Thompson | AT-LARGE DIR | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Thompson | SCHOOL DIREC | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 5 |
| Lewis Thompson | AT-LARGE DIR | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Curtis Hutto | TREASURER | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Meagan Kuhlman | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lashea Davis | SCHOOL DIREC | 2024 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dexter Davis (former) | SCHOOL DIREC | 2020-2023 | Not reported | $0 reported | 2 |
| Steve Creech (former) | SCHOOL DIREC | 2020 | Not reported | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $40,125 | $0 | $40,125 | 4 |
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LASHEA DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR | 10 | $0 | $40,125 | $0 | $40,125 | 4 |
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEXTER DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEXTER DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE CREECH | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DEXTER DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY | 25 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,098,528 | $819,404 | $6,322,402 | $4,222,402 | $1,672,609 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,648,984 | $648,300 | $6,993,278 | $2,943,278 | $1,648,863 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $914,790 | $336,558 | $6,839,621 | $1,942,594 | $914,479 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $330,049 | $643 | $329,406 | $329,406 | $330,000 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- Tuomey Sumter, SC · 2 people in common (Greg Thompson, Mr Gifford W Shaw)
- LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Jenny Knopf)
- TUOMEY FOUNDATION Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Mr Gifford W Shaw)
- LEE AND SUMTER COUNTY ALLIANCE Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Greg Thompson)
- GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Greg Thompson)
- SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Greg Thompson)
- SUNSET COUNTRY CLUB Sumter, SC · 1 person in common (Mr Gifford W Shaw)
Funders of this organization
7 grantors reported grants to this organization, $375,050 in all, tax years 2021 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $245,350 | 4 | $9,850 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $30,500 | 3 | $10,500 | 2024 | 2021-2022, 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $27,200 | 3 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| JIM HUDSON FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “QUIXOTE FOUNDATION” | show |
| BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION | $20,000 | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2021, 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | $15,000 | 2 | $5,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | 2023 | 2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SC | B11 | $3,292,243 | $3,358,212 | COO | $189,196 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED | SC | B11 | $2,812,665 | $1,289,215 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SC | B11 | $3,718,320 | $515,022 | EXECUTIVE DI | $105,483 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED | SC | B11 | $2,485,148 | $1,573,059 | SECRETARY | $12,540 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCAGO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR UNION SCHOOL DISTR | SC | B11 | $2,714,620 | $660,052 | DIRECTOR | $156,250 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LAURENS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRICT NO 55 | SC | B11 | $3,112,947 | $3,112,947 | EXECUTIVE CO | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCAGO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR COLLETON SCHOOL DI | SC | B11 | $1,739,185 | $2,045,656 | DIRECTOR | $197,542 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FORT MILL SCHOOL FACILITIESCORPORATION | SC | B11 | $1,215,688 | $1,215,688 | ASSOC SUPERI | $362,371 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCAGO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESCORPORATION FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY | SC | B11 | $2,759,985 | $2,419,696 | SECRETARY/TR | $127,334 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HIGHER EDUCATION TR INC | SC | B11 | $1,203,845 | $1,194,320 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GROWTH | SC | B11 | $2,230,936 | $2,030,856 | CHAIRMAN FRO | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEEQS FOUNDATION | HI | B11 | $1,387,845 | $91,972 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| CKS FOUNDATION | TX | B11 | $1,775,233 | $34,865 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| GECU FOUNDATION | TX | B11 | $1,454,820 | $1,548,541 | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CMS FOUNDATION | NC | B11 | $3,378,391 | $2,170,690 | SUPERINTENDENT | $448,443 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| APT FOUNDATION | AL | B11 | $3,138,374 | $3,598,164 | Board Member | $252,640 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| YP MATH FOUNDATION | IL | B11 | $1,983,128 | $671,260 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CHIARTS FOUNDATION | IL | B11 | $3,388,423 | $3,390,453 | Executive Dir. | $181,425 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SP 1600 PENN FOUNDATION | TX | B11 | $2,448,800 | $532,373 | President | $208,714 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SLCC FOUNDATION | LA | B11 | $1,611,007 | $1,027,440 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LAS SCHOOL FOUNDATION | AZ | B11 | $2,285,256 | $1,998,667 | SECRETARY | $131,266 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x |
| HUBER FOUNDATION | PA | B11 | $2,861,421 | $315,365 | SECRETARY | $820,952 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KEYSTONE FOUNDATION | PA | B11 | $1,626,440 | $1,413,669 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x |
| SUBIACO FOUNDATION | AR | B11 | $2,170,228 | $2,778,755 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B11, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $819,404 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $655
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $220,485 | - | - | $220,485 | 26.9% | |
| Occupancy | $219,512 | $219,512 | - | - | 26.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $175,482 | $175,482 | - | - | 21.4% | |
| Other (as described) | COGS | $72,498 | - | - | $72,498 | 8.8% |
| Fees: other services | $60,000 | - | - | $60,000 | 7.3% | |
| Other (as described) | GREENS FEES | $42,475 | - | - | $42,475 | 5.2% |
| Other (as described) | MEALS | $11,669 | - | - | $11,669 | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | LODGING | $9,152 | - | - | $9,152 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $4,200 | - | $4,200 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,346 | - | $1,346 | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $1,051 | - | $1,051 | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $879 | - | $879 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $655 | - | - | $655 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $423,850 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $819,404 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $648,300 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $294,296 | $294,296 | - | - | 45.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $175,483 | $175,483 | - | - | 27.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $175,285 | - | - | $175,285 | 27.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,048 | - | $1,048 | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $1,038 | - | $1,038 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $975 | - | $975 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK / CREDIT CARD FEES | $162 | - | $162 | - | 0.0% |
| Fees: other services | $13 | - | $13 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $648,300 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $336,558 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $174,493 | $174,493 | - | - | 51.8% | |
| Occupancy | $143,969 | $143,969 | - | - | 42.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,000 | - | - | $12,000 | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,108 | - | $5,108 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OFFICE EXPENSE | $988 | - | $988 | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $336,558 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $643 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: accounting | $567 | - | $567 | - | 88.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $76 | - | $76 | - | 11.8% | |
| Total | $643 | 100% |
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