Canal Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canal Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $3.8 million. 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$4.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$3.8 million
- Assets$248,842
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91,000 the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,000 | 7 | $314,723 |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 6 | $215,827 |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 13 | $248,842 |
How to apply
Canal Charitable 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 Canal Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $4.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University - Timmons Arena Renovations | Timmons Arena Renovations | $3.8 million |
| United Way of Greenville County | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Charleston Day School | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Grace Church Cathedral | Transforming Grace Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Wofford College co Nayef H Samhat | Wm. R. & Connie J. Timmons Scholarship Endowment | $21,667 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Kind of the Upstate | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Philip Simmons Middle School PTSA | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Philip Simmons Elementary School PTA | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Greenville Symphony Association | General Charitable Support | $12,500 |
| United Ministries | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Historical Association of Georgetown | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Brocklebank
- Christopher B Greene
- William R Timmons III
- Laura Beth Medley
Questions people ask
Does Canal Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canal Charitable Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Canal Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Brocklebank (Director), Christopher B Greene (Director/Secretary and Treasurer), William R Timmons III (Director/President) and Laura Beth Medley (Director).
What does Canal Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.