Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation is a private foundation in Lake City, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.3 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $19.2 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$35.3 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$19.2 million
- Assets$658 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.1 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21.2 million | 29 | $644 million |
| 2022 | $25.4 million | 34 | $587 million |
| 2023 | $20.1 million | 26 | $624 million |
| 2024 | $35.3 million | 26 | $658 million |
How to apply
Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater 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 Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 22 | $35.0 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 3 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Farms Botanical Garden Foundation | To further exempt purpose of the botanical garden | $19.2 million |
| Greater Lake City Alliance | To further the exempt purpose of enhancing the business environment of lake city | $10.1 million |
| Beemok Family Foundation | Scholarships funding | $2.0 million |
| Musc Foundation | Operation upright | $1.2 million |
| Francis Marion University Development Foundation | Support for education | $1.0 million |
| Lake City Creative Alliance | Support to foster a culturally-rich environment in the sc region | $900,000 |
| International African American Museum | Funding to further the exempt purpose of the museum | $250,000 |
| Sante Fe Institute | Funding for education | $250,000 |
| Pee Dee Land Trust | Funding to help conserve,and promote appreciation of resources of the pee dee watershed of sc | $100,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation | General funding | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | General funding | $50,000 |
| Winyah Rivers Alliance | General funding | $40,000 |
| College of Charleston | Funding for joseph p riley jr center for livable communities | $35,000 |
| Innerear Labs | General funding | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Red Cross | Humanitarian organization support | $15,000 |
| Barnard College | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake City | Support to help enrich children's lives | $10,000 |
| Charleston Parks Conservancy | Support to help improve the quality of life in charleston county through park facilities and services | $10,000 |
| SC Land Trust Network | General funding | $10,000 |
| Lake City Community Theatre | General funding | $8,000 |
| Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce | General funding | $6,000 |
| Operation Sight | General funding | $5,000 |
| Lake City United Methodist Church | To further exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Lake City Concert Series | General funding to provide arts and entertainment for the greater lake city sc area | $2,000 |
| Lake City High School Alumni Association | To further exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Ron McNair Committee | To further exempt purpose of the community organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Darla D Moore
- Harry Lesesne
- Frank M Rogers IV
- Albert Mims
Questions people ask
Does Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation give?
$35.3 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Darla D Moore (Trustee, Chair), Harry Lesesne (Executive Director), Frank M Rogers IV (Treasurer) and Albert Mims (Secretary).
What does Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.