Private foundation · EIN 47-3518399 · Clemson, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dawn Laurel Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $20K. 64% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$1.5M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in SC
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SCGeneral fund$222K
Bon Secours-St Francis FoundationGreenville, SCGeneral fund$100K
Dr James Dobson Family InstituteColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$100K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$100K
The Edison Inst Dba the HenryDearborn, MIGeneral fund$100K
Dream Center of Pickens CoEasley, SCGeneral fund$75K
Ripple of One IncGreenville, SCGeneral fund$75K
Clemson Community ChurchPendleton, SCGeneral fund$50K
Greenville SymphonyGreenville, SCGeneral fund$50K
South Carolina Citizens for LifeColumbia, SCGeneral fund$50K
Marys House Ministry AllianceEasley, SCGeneral fund$40K
Anderson Life Crisis Pregnancy CtrAnderson, SCGeneral fund$30K
Collins Childrens HomeSeneca, SCGeneral fund$30K
Bob Jones Univ Museum & GalleryGreenville, SCGeneral fund$25K
Brooks Ctr for the Performing ArtsClemson, SCGeneral fund$25K
Fair Play Camp School IncWesminister, SCGeneral fund$25K
Foothills Care CenterSeneca, SCGeneral fund$25K
Peace Center FoundationGreenville, SCGeneral fund$25K
Piedmont Womens CenterGreenville, SCGeneral fund$25K
Wilderness Way Camp SchoolFair Play, SCGeneral fund$25K
American Ctr for Law & JusticeVirginia Beach, VAGeneral fund$20K
Asheville Christian AcademySwannanoa, NCGeneral fund$20K
Clemson Meals on Wheels IncClemson, SCGeneral fund$20K
Colson Center for Christian WorldColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$20K
Fellowship for the Performing ArtsNew York, NYGeneral fund$20K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral fund$20K
Home School Legal Defense AssocPurcellville, VAGeneral fund$20K
Blue Ridge BroadcastingBlack Mountain, NCGeneral fund$15K
Radio Training NetworkGreenville, SCGeneral fund$15K
David's Table IncGreenville, SCGeneral fund$10K
Emerson Rose Heart FoundationClemson, SCGeneral fund$10K
Homes of Hope IncGreenville, SCGeneral fund$10K
Lakes and Bridges Charter SchoolEasley, SCGeneral fund$10K
Poineer Bible TranslatorDallas, TXGeneral fund$10K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral fund$10K
The Academy of ArtsTaylors, SCGeneral fund$10K
World Mission Prayer League IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$10K
Clemson Community Care IncClemson, SCGeneral fund$5,000
Clemson Free ClinicClemson, SCGeneral fund$5,000
NavigatorsColorado Springs, COGeneral fund$5,000
Rabbit Room IncFranklin, TNGeneral fund$5,000
Foothills Conservacy for Perf ArtsSeneca, SCGeneral fund$4,000

By state: South Carolina 27 · Colorado 4 · Michigan 1 · North Carolina 3 · Virginia 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Dawn Laurel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Clemson, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dawn Laurel Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dawn Laurel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 42 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Dawn Laurel Foundation give?

South Carolina (27 grants), Colorado (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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