Private foundation · EIN 87-1550033 · Charleston, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maria and Steven Mungo 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $10K. 69% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$2.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in SC
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roper St Francis FoundationCharleston, SCSupport for healthcare provider$1.1M
Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SCSupport for student scholarships, educational equipment, and other critical needs throughout college.$600K
Lowcountry Food BankCharleston, SCSupport for food bank$176K
Cristo Rey Charleston High SchoolNorth Charleston, SCPledge$100K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCSupport for western nc disaster relief$25K
Elks River Helping HandsBanner Elk, NCSupport for food relief for western nc$20K
Pawmetto LifelineColumbia, SCSupport for fur ball moonlight gala$15K
Camp ColeEastover, SCSupport for the work of camp cole$10K
Colorectal Cancer AllianceWashington, DCSupport for bottoms up invitational$10K
Green Heart Project IncCharleston, SCSupport for program teaching how to fresh food gardening in low income areas$10K
Trident United WayNorth Charleston, SCSupport for tocqueville society back to school drive$10K
FIRST Tee of CharlesonMount Pleasant, SCCapital campaign$10K
Wounded Nature - Working VeteransCharleston, SCSupport for coastal water cleanup$10K
Chs Parks ConservancyCharleston, SCSupport for part of the parks and the work of the chs parks conservancy$2,500
Realtors Relief FoundationChicago, ILLa wildfires - martin edwards memorial$1,000
Banner Elk Volunteer Fire RescueBanner Elk, NCSupport for 2025 annual fund drive$250

By state: South Carolina 11 · North Carolina 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charleston, South Carolina, administered in care of Steven W Mungo, 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 Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation 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 Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation give?

South Carolina (11 grants), North Carolina (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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