Private foundation · EIN 56-6589155 · Charleston, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blanche Dudman Kilpatric Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $323K total, median $97K. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$323K
Median grant
$97K
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Presbyterian Home of South CarolinaColumbia, SCTo assist charitable purpose$145K
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharleston, SCTo assist charitable purpose$97K
Thornwell Home for ChildrenClinton, SCTo assist charitable purpose$81K

About this foundation

Blanche Dudman Kilpatric Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Synovous Trust Company Na, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Blanche Dudman Kilpatric Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Blanche Dudman Kilpatric Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $323K across 3 grants, a median of $97K.

Where does Blanche Dudman Kilpatric Charitable Tr give?

South Carolina (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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