Private foundation · EIN 57-0833931 · Greenville, South Carolina

Bannon 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: 10 grants paid, $192K total, median $2,000. 70% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$192K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in SC
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCEducation$110K
IptayClemson, SCAthletic scholarships$62K
Roper Mountain Science Center AssociationGreenville, SCPublic support$5,000
The Children's Museum of the UpstateGreenville, SCPublic support$5,000
Greenville Humane SocietyGreenville, SCPublic support$2,000
Missoula Public Library FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral support$2,000
Montana Science FairMissoula, MTScience fair$2,000
Safe HarborRichmond, VAPublic support$1,500
Mauldin Miracle LeagueGreer, SCBaseball operations$1,500
Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SCFood distribution$1,000

By state: South Carolina 7 · Montana 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Bannon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Bannon 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 Bannon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $192K across 10 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Bannon Foundation give?

South Carolina (7 grants), Montana (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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