Community foundation · EIN 57-0756987
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Hilton Head Island, SC
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a community foundation based in Hilton Head Island, SC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $11.6M in grants paid across 495 grants, with $99.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation, Northwestern University and Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Lowcountry's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Organization distributes funds according to its policies. In the event that the Organization becomes aware of any misuse of funds, the Organization does not provide future funding to that entity.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Community Foundation's mission is strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation | Bluffton, SC | Education | $1,234,463 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $505,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head Island, SC | Health | $379,558 |
| The Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project | Hilton Head Island, SC | Human Services | $354,423 |
| Coastal Community Development Corporation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Community Devel | $312,500 |
| Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton, SC | Human Services | $213,554 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Community Devel | $188,764 |
| The Children's Center Inc | Hilton Head Island, SC | Education | $187,103 |
| Lowcountry Legal Volunteers | Bluffton, SC | Human Services | $174,600 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort, SC | Human Services | $171,766 |
| Programs for Exceptional People Inc | Bluffton, SC | Human Services | $171,300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry - Hilton Head Island | Bluffton, SC | Youth Services | $165,082 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Endowment Foundation | Beaufort, SC | Health | $162,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Education | $160,000 |
| Gullah Traveling Theater Inc | Beaufort, SC | Community Devel | $150,425 |
| MiraSol Health Inc | Bluffton, SC | Health | $149,087 |
| Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine | Bluffton, SC | Health | $147,000 |
| BackPack Buddies of Greater Bluffton and Hardeeville | Okatie, SC | Human Services | $145,250 |
| Memory Matters | Hilton Head Island, SC | Health | $135,250 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina | Hilton Head Island, SC | Arts and Culture | $134,413 |
| Hilton Head No 1 Public Service District | Charlotte, NC | Community Devel | $133,133 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Hilton Head Island, SC | Human Services | $120,900 |
| Sandalwood Community Food Pantry | Hilton Head Island, SC | Human Services | $115,000 |
| BlacQuity | Bluffton, SC | Economic or Workforce Development | $113,650 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry | Bluffton, SC | Education | $108,603 |
The 25 largest of 495 grants listed on the return. 302 grants to individuals ($1.51M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- South Carolina$7.78M · 125 grants
- Illinois$546K · 5 grants
- North Carolina$290K · 13 grants
- Michigan$172K · 2 grants
- Virginia$130K · 4 grants
- Florida$65K · 4 grants
- New York$53.6K · 6 grants
- Georgia$50.4K · 7 grants
- Wisconsin$46K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$41.5K · 6 grants
- Indiana$38.1K · 1 grant
- New Jersey$36K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of the Lowcountry accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Lowcountry's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of the Lowcountry give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $11,598,835 in grants paid (495 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of the Lowcountry funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation (SC), $1.23M, Northwestern University (IL), $505K, Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island (SC), $380K, The Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project (SC), $354K and Coastal Community Development Corporation (SC), $313K.