Carolina Wildlands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carolina Wildlands Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$52,026
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $634 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $16,511 | 4 | $54,499 |
| 2024 | $634 | 1 | $38,319 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 3 | $52,026 |
How to apply
Carolina Wildlands 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 Carolina Wildlands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop University | To help create research opportunities for faculty-led college students to become interested in and pursue research opportunities in the biological sciences to address the current shortage of field research scientists, at the time they are needed most. | $6,000 |
| Wingate University | To help create research opportunities for faculty-led college students to become interested in and pursue research opportunities in the biological sciences to address the current shortage of field research scientists, at the time they are needed most. | $5,000 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | To help create research opportunities for faculty-led college students to become interested in and pursue research opportunities in the biological sciences to address the current shortage of field research scientists, at the time they are needed most. | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad M Turley
- David Harper
- Patricia Martin
- Dwight Dimaculangan
- Patrick Moore
Questions people ask
Does Carolina Wildlands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolina Wildlands Foundation give?
$14,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carolina Wildlands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad M Turley (President), David Harper (VP and Secretary), Patricia Martin (Director) and Dwight Dimaculangan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carolina Wildlands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.