Private foundation · EIN 85-0530881 · Charleston, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ledyard Harlow 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $90K total, median $2,000. 14% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$90K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in SC
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Birds of Prey Avian Conservation CenterAwendaw, SCCharity$15K
Bolles School - Helen Smith FoundationJacksonville, FLCharity$8,000
Rags of HonorChicago, ILCharity$6,000
Satchel's Last ResortSarasota, FLCharity$5,000
The Guide Dog FoundationSmithtown, NYCharity$4,000
North Shore Land AllianceLocust Valley, NYCharity$3,850
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharity$3,000
Tazanian Childrens FundCambridge, MACharity$3,000
Chamber Music CharlestonCharleston, SCCharity$2,500
Miracle MinisBradenton, FLCharity$2,500
Piping Rock Scholarship FundLocust Valley, NYCharity$2,500
PBSArlington, VACharity$2,000
NPRWashington, DCCharity$2,000
US Girl Scouts OverseasNew York, NYCharity$2,000
Church of the NativityBrooklyn, NYCharity$2,000
Brooks SchoolNorth Andover, MACharity$2,000
East Woods SchoolOyster Bay, NYCharity$2,000
Let's WalkLong Beach, NYCharity$2,000
Bishop GadsdenCharleston, SCCharity$2,000
Weekapaug Foundation for ConservationWesterly, RICharity$1,500
Animal Rescue CoalitionSarasota, FLCharity$1,500
Shield MinistriesNorth Charleston, SCCharity$1,000
Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCCharity$1,000
Charleston SymphonyCharleston, SCCharity$1,000
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCCharity$1,000
Rainforest FoundationBrooklyn, NYCharity$1,000
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NYCharity$1,000
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYCharity$1,000
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCCharity$1,000
Northwell Health HospitalManhasset, NYCharity$1,000
Humane SocietyWashington, DCCharity$1,000
Pet Smart CharitiesPhoenix, AZCharity$1,000
Boys TownBoys Town, NECharity$1,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GACharity$1,000
National Environmental Education FoundationWashington, DCCharity$1,000
Americas VetdogsSmithtown, NYCharity$1,000
North Shore Wildlife SanctuaryMill Neck, NYCharity$1,000

By state: New York 14 · South Carolina 5 · Florida 4 · District of Columbia 6 · Illinois 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Ledyard Harlow Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Dinah L Harlow, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Ledyard Harlow Foundation Inc 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 Ledyard Harlow Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $90K across 37 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Ledyard Harlow Foundation Inc give?

New York (14 grants), South Carolina (5 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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