Carl W Meares Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Carl W Meares Foundation Inc is a private foundation in North Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $52,650 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,500 | 31 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 33 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carl W Meares Jr PO Box 41258, North Charleston, SC 29423 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 760-0299 |
| What to submit | None designated |
What Carl W Meares Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $21,000 |
| South Carolina | 13 | $19,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Bluff Baptist Church | Religious | $6,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Educational | $5,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Charleston | Educational | $4,000 |
| Buist Academy Foundation | Educational | $3,500 |
| Porter-Gaud School | Educational | $3,500 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Southeastern Community College Fdn | Educational | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical | $2,500 |
| UNC Pembroke Foundation Inc | Educational | $2,500 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | Medical | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Division of Athletics | Educational | $2,000 |
| CCC Employee Assistance Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Asheville School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cape Fear Council Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Medical | $1,000 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
| Mars Hill University Office for Institutional Advancement | Educational | $1,000 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Medical | $1,000 |
| Spring Island Employee Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Philip's Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Blake King Corp | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Lilibet Snellings Kyte Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Greater Fair Bluff Historical Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Seeds of Life Inc | Medical | $1,000 |
| Charleston Parks Conservancy | Enviromental | $500 |
| First Scots Presbyterian Church | Religious | $500 |
| Folds of Honor | Charitable | $500 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Enviromental | $500 |
| Yeamans Hall Club Foundation Inc | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl W Meares Jr
- Mary Lee Meares
- Carolyn M Meares
Questions people ask
Does Carl W Meares Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carl W Meares Foundation Inc give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Carl W Meares Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl W Meares Jr (Trustee), Mary Lee Meares (Trustee) and Carolyn M Meares (Trustee).
What does Carl W Meares Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.