Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$42.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 43 | $38.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 48 | $42.0 million |
How to apply
Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 21 | $924,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $274,000 |
| Maryland | 8 | $162,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Foundation | Pelham Foundation Endowment for Architecture Scholars fund | $300,000 |
| Furman University | Jean Timmons Pelham Endowed Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Duke University | Jean & Heyward Pelham Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Garden Gateway Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Furman University | Support of Renovation and Expansion of Timmons Arena | $100,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Corporation | Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine | $100,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Signature Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| The Warehouse Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cancer Survivors Park Alliance | The Turning Point Tree sculpture | $50,000 |
| Duke Student Publishing Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood Cancer Connection | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| College Park Nursery School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Trinity College Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Greenville Arts Festival | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| SC New Play Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | SmartArts support and Open Studios support | $19,000 |
| Camperdown Academy Inc | All areas of study Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | general purposes including to support repairs and other work on the DC-based education boat | $15,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | DEFENDER'S AID PROGRAM within UHU | $15,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | UHU's DEFENDER'S AID PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Blood Pressure Cuffs fund | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Center Partners | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Linda Furman Naming Campaign | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Avalon Theatre Project Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Center Partners | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greenville Arts Festival | Five Year Public Art installation fund | $5,000 |
| Kaabo Clay | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sigal Music Museum | Signage for recent exhibition | $5,000 |
| Sigal Music Museum | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann P Cullen
- Richard T Pelham
- William H Pelham
Questions people ask
Does Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann P Cullen (Trustee, Chairperson), Richard T Pelham (Trustee) and William H Pelham (Trustee).
What does Jean T and Heyward G Pelham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.