Belle W Baruch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belle W Baruch Foundation is a private foundation in Georgetown, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,889 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,994 and the largest $5,000. 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$19,889
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,994
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45,270 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,270 | 5 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $19,889 | 4 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
Belle W Baruch 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Belle W Baruch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $19,889 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (Scicu) | Faculty research grant | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Lightsey visiting scholar award | $5,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Faculty research grant | $4,989 |
| Francis Marion University | Lightsey visiting scholar award | $4,900 |
Officers and trustees
- George K Chastain
- Katherine Ann Close
- Richard Lenoble Wilson
- Whitney Powers
- Claudius E Bud Watts IV
- Halsey M Cook Jr
- John J Britton MD
- George William Owen
- James C Crawford III
- Thomas C Rowland III
- William M Webster IV
- David E Dukes
Questions people ask
Does Belle W Baruch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belle W Baruch Foundation give?
$19,889 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,994.
Who runs Belle W Baruch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George K Chastain (Executive Director/Ceo), Katherine Ann Close (Member), Richard Lenoble Wilson (Member) and Whitney Powers (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Belle W Baruch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.