Foundations that fund organizations in Charlston, South Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlston nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $1.5M to Charlston organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlston around $9,967. 2 of these funders are based in South Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlston
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $9,967
- Based in SC
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | 2 | $853K | $427K | Yes | General operating support |
| Burlington Stores Charitable Foundation | Burlington, NJ | 1 | $585K | $585K | Yes | General donation |
| The Ramak Foundation C/O Amanda Ayers | Charleston, SC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Tr UW Mitchell Oscar L | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,967 | $9,967 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Yes | General operating |
| The Ortale Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General use |
| The Karen Legotte Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 | $526 | $526 | Preselected only | To enable the donee to carryout its tax exempt purposes |
| Susan V Bershad Charitable Fund Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $523 | $523 | Preselected only | To further the char. purpose of the recip org |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Charlston, South Carolina?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation, Burlington Stores Charitable Foundation, The Ramak Foundation C/O Amanda Ayers, Tr UW Mitchell Oscar L, Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Charlston organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Charlston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.