Private foundation · EIN 58-2142054 · Kiawah Island, South Carolina · Health care

Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 10 grants paid, $185K total, median $16K. 40% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$185K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in SC
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VACounseling and education$50K
Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral operating fund$35K
Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SCHeart and vascular center$31K
Charlotte BalletCharlotte, NCGeneral operating fund$25K
Johns Island Presbyterian ChurchJohns Island, SCGeneral operating fund$22K
Dilworth CenterCharlotte, NCGeneral operating fund$10K
Church of Our SaviourJohns Island, SCGeneral operating fund$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating fund$5,000
Bishop Kenny High SchoolJacksonville, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Share Our Suzy LowcountryMount Pleasant, SCGeneral operating fund$500

By state: North Carolina 4 · South Carolina 4 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, administered in care of Linda Wyatt, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 10 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Carey Cox Wyatt Charitable Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (4 grants), South Carolina (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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