Foundations that fund environmental groups in South Carolina
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups in South Carolina in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to South Carolina Waterfowl Association, Pinewood: Camp leopold/dominion energy, strengthening sc students
- $15,000 to Sustain South Carolina Intersection Commerce and Conservation, Columbia: The roadmap to sustain south carolina
- $15,000 to Keep the Midlands Beautiful, West Columbia: Adopt-a-waterway (aaw) program and lake sweep / river sweep (ls/rs) event
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
- $85,000 to South Carolina Environmental Law Project, Pawleys Island: General operations and participation in lclcp
- $60,000 to Friends of Coastal South Carolina, Mt Pleasant: Hasty point interpretation
- $45,000 to Pee Dee Land Trust, Florence: General operations
How to apply: Organizations apply for grants using an online system linked from the gaylord and dorothy donnelley foundation's website (www.gddf.org).
Deadlines: 11:59pm et on the deadlines posted on the foundation's website.
Restrictions: See website for more information.
Daniel-Mickel Foundation
- $17,130 to Conestee Foundation, Greenville: Environmental
- $12,500 to Upstate Greenways and Trails Alliance, Greenville: Environmental
- $2,750 to Upstate Forever, Greenville: Environmental
How to apply: Explanation, project budget, sustainability of project
Deadlines: Quarterly
Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)3 organization
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Charleston: To support the 2024 southeastern wildlife exposition
- $20,000 to Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island: To support the conservatory building project
- $1,000 to Charleston Parks Conservancy, Charleston: To support art in the parks public art programming
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form indicating applicable financial needs data
Deadlines: The deadline is april 30th of each year
Restrictions: Awards are granted to organizations within the charleston, south carolina, area only.
Ka Foundation
- $100,000 to Lowcountry Land Trust, Charleston: In support of another public charity
- $25,000 to Green Heart Project Inc, Charleston: In support of another public charity
How to apply: Written letter request
Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation C/O South State Bank
- $60,000 to Lowcountry Land Trust, Charleston: Financial support
- $10,000 to Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Beaufort: Net refund
How to apply: No required format
Restrictions: Emphasis is on educational institutions but not solely restricted to such.
The Jolley Foundation
- $50,000 to Upstate Forever, Greenville: General Operations
- $15,000 to Conestee Foundation Inc, Greenville: General Operations
How to apply: Wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/jolley-foundation
Deadlines: April 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: Residents of greenville county, sc and the upstate
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Upstate Forever, Greenville: General operating support
- $10,000 to Conestee Foundation Inc, Conestee: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted through website portal
Deadlines: December 31
Restrictions: Irs recognized 501(c)(3), funds must be used to support organization's work
Frenzel Family Charitable Fdn
- $5,500 to Charleston Waterkeeper, Mt Pleasant: General operating
- $4,000 to Lowcountry Land Trust, Charleston: General operating
How to apply: See footnotes
Deadlines: See footnotes
Restrictions: See footnotes
John M Rivers Jr Foundation
- $5,000 to Charleston Parks Conservancy, Charleston: Colonial lake cap campaign-honor ben
- $1,000 to Charleston Waterkeeper, Charleston: Discretionary fund
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: Charleston, sc area and cashiers, nc area
The Marsh Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Port Royal Sound Foundation, Okatie: General purpose support
- $1,500 to South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Charleston: General purpose support
How to apply: Written format
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to organizations but not to individuals or partisan political programs
Owen Family Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Congaree Land Trust, Columbia: Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet: Unrestricted
How to apply: 5
The Judith Atkins Wall Foundation
- $519,863 to Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island: Charitable
How to apply: Typed statement of need, pamphlet etc..to illustrate need
Deadlines: Several months prior to need
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $375,000 to Edisto Island Open Land Trust, Edisto Island: To support the interpretation of the hutchinson house site, including research and...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Simpson Foundation
- $250,000 to Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Isl: Support of daily operations
How to apply: Requests are generally made by letter or written proposal. Include a copy of IRS Determination Letter, a list of the current Board of Directors/Officers and operating budget
Deadlines: April 1 and October 1 annually
Restrictions: Although not limited to by the governing document, contributions are primarily made to worthy organizations in the Greenville County, SC community
The Oak Hill Fund
- $50,000 to Upstate Forever, Greenville: To 1) promote the adoption of microgrids and energy efficiency especially in underserved...
How to apply: The oak hill fund utilizes an on-line grants management system. Potential grantees may submit application materials per written guidelines found at www.oakhillfund.org.
Deadlines: See statement for line 2a
Restrictions: Grants are made only to organizations exempt from tax under irc section 501(c)(3).
Harvest Charities
- $50,000 to Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island: Support of daily operations
How to apply: Copy of IRS letter ruling List of organization Board of Directors and Officers Operating budget
Deadlines: 1st of April and October Requests are generally made by letter or proposal
Restrictions: Although not limited to by the governing document, contributions are generally made to worthy organizations in the Greenville County, SC community
Farmer Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Charleston Parks Conservancy, Charleston: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose and amount of grant/general information on organization
Yawkey Foundation Ii
- $20,000 to Aiken Land Conservancy, Aiken: Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education
How to apply: The foundation encourages applicants to review the foundation's grant guidelines on our website (www.yawkeyfoundation.org) prior to applying for a foundation grant.
Deadlines: See part xv, line 2b above
Restrictions: See part xv, line 2b above
The Dalton Family Foundation
- $17,523 to Hitchcock Woods Foundation, Aiken: Donation for general operations
How to apply: Form available upon request.
Deadlines: No submission deadline exists.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations exist.
The Fluor Foundation
- $15,000 to Conestee Foundation, Greenville: Education for minority girls
How to apply: The grant process can be found online at https://www.fluor.com/sitecollectiondocuments/applying- fluor-grant.pdf.
Deadlines: There is no deadline. Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the year.
Restrictions: Fluor foundation seeks to help build prosperity and empower progress in communities where fluor has an established presence. Fluor foundation typically chooses to work with schools and community organizations with which it has established...
The Kennedy-Herterich Foundation
- $15,000 to The Green Heart Project Inc, Charleston: General operating
How to apply: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Deadlines: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of
Restrictions: Criteria, guidelines and application procedural details can be provided upon receipt of a letter of introduction.
Goulder Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project, Hilton Head Island: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Cover letter summarizing request, provide copy of determination letter by applicant, current financial statements and any other inormation deemed relevant by applicant.
Deadlines: None at this time
Restrictions: None at this time
The Gildea Foundation Inc C/O Private Foundation Solutions
- $8,000 to South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Charleston: Grow food carolina food safety equipment upgrades
How to apply: Written letter stating proposal
Restrictions: Primary interests are conservation and education
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation
- $6,250 to Upstate Forever, Greenville: General charitable
How to apply: Letter for with copy of irs 501(c)(3) exemption letter
Deadlines: None - availability of funds
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